ATHLETICS
Polar Bears Have Fun Without the Cold Water
T
he Polar Bears go back a long way in the history of the club. Besides pool activities at the club, the participants formerly did a yearly morning swim on New Year’s Day, in the Willamette River or the Columbia River. This is no longer done. In recent years, the members appar- ently are reluctant to get that cold or simply do not feel up to it on New Year’s morning.
Current activities include a one-hour
water-volleyball game at the West Pool at noon each Wednesday. A special ball is used. The players set up a special net with the help of the MAC staff. A lively game is played with eight to 12 members divided into two opposing teams. The players are in water up to the chest level An ideal team would be is four, fi ve or six men. The group is sometimes short of that number and welcome new players. Everyone has a rollicking good time. There are no age restrictions; current players range in age from the 50s to the 80s.
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The Polar Bears invite all men who are interested to show up at the West Pool Wednesdays at noon. Some of the players enjoy a dip in hot tub after the game. Some of the men also get together for lunch in the Men’s Bar.
For more information on the Polar Bears, call the Aquatics Offi ce at 503-517-7500. WM
Store hours:
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Men of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Polar Bears Wednesdays at noon.
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