Rugby

• Rugby head coach Chris Pisciotta would like to recognize  outstanding rookies Babajide "Jide" Jagunna, Wells Carville, Anthony Gregory and Michael "Moe" Thrift.

• Anyone interested in joining can contact Chris Pisciotta in his office at 257-4737 or via e-mail at csp012@latech.edu. The club is also interested in starting a Women's Rugby Club.

• Tech Rugby will begin this quarter's games (Tech vs.  Loyola, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m., Tech vs. Ole Miss,  Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. and Tech vs. Tulane, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.) on the brand new pitch the University has prepared for them, located between the Lady Techsters softball and SGA softball fields. The University has also purchased  new uprights and new equipment for the team. Tech Rugby would also like to thank the University for their support.

• The Tech Rugby web site also has a full schedule, current dates, times and directions at www.latech.edu/tech/athletics/rugby.

Powerlifting

• The 28th Annual High School Powerlifting Meet will be held in Memorial Gymnasium Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

•The meet will feature high schools form Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Karate

• The Regional Qualifier Karate Tournament will be held in the Ruston High School gymnasium Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Free to all Tech students with valid Tech ID.

• Teams from New Orleans, Monroe, Shreveport and Ruston will be competing.

• The black belt sparring competition is slated to start at approximately 3 p.m.

Water Skiing

• The water ski team meets in the Student Center every Tuesday night at 8 and is always looking for new members.

• Interested students may also contact the club president Brent Hazelwood at cbh005@latech.edu.