After a quick workout in the gym and a few games of hoops, the bell sounds which means it’s time for class. Later, intramural soccer kicks off followed by a cool-down swim in the Olympic-sized pool. The recreational program at Deree has gone all out.<\/p>\n
“The recreational program we provide is as good as that of any American university or college,” said Arthur Christopher, Athletics Director. Deree has tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field and track facilities, a fully equipped gym, and a pool that is closed and heated during the winter season.<\/p>\n
“From team sports to intramural activities to overall fitness and physical education classes, we offer a program that covers the whole spectrum of student fitness needs,” said Christopher.<\/p>\n
The college’s basketball, soccer, and volleyball teams compete against other local universities like Indianapolis, LeMonde, and T.E.I. Peiraias.<\/p>\n
Soccer and basketball player Antonis Panagakos says, “Being on the teams has helped me grow a lot. Now I feel healthier and have made many friends, both here at Deree and at Indianapolis.”<\/p>\n
The intramural program has five events each semester: 5×5 basketball, 5×5 soccer, tennis, water polo, and chess.<\/p>\n
Mike Delefes is a year-round athlete. “I live right next to Deree and I love playing sports,” he explained. “And those free meals at Friday’s are always appreciated,” the award for the first place team in soccer, a prize the department hopes to extend to the other events.<\/p>\n
In the student’s lounge between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a mix of dribbling basketballs and clacking ping pong paddles can be heard, as well as students’ grunts and groans.<\/p>\n
Many students skip coffee time at Goody’s to make use of the athletic facilities.<\/p>\n
“So you get sweaty,” panted Billy Fourniadis after a grueling ping pong duel. “I go and take a shower before class and I feel even more energized, instead of sitting on a couch like a zombie.”<\/p>\n
Team tryouts have not ended and they “never really do,” said soccer coach . “We are here to have a good time above all else. If someone knows how to play soccer, or is eager to get better, we more than welcome them to come and play.”<\/p>\n
With the new semester, the athletic department will launch a newsletter that will contain results of intramural activities and other team news.<\/p>\n
All students are welcome to join in any practice. Soccer practice is 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Volleyball is 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Basketball is 3-5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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