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AthleticsCarthage fields teams in 21 intercollegiate sports and competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), one of the most competitive NCAA Division III Conferences in the country. All students are encouraged to participate in the variety of fitness activities offered on campus. It's a healthy way to manage stress, meet new friends, polish teamwork and leadership skills, and develop fitness habits that will last a lifetime. |
FacilitiesThe Art Keller Athletic Field, is a 2,100-seat, lighted facility and is covered with AstroPlay� turf, a surface comprised of soft, low-abrasion nylon fibers surrounded by rubber granules, popular with top professional and collegiate sports programs. Installed over a sophisticated drainage system, the turf offers excellent traction regardless of weather, and can accommodate intensive use in a succession of games and practice sessions. The Pike Bike Trail, which connects to the campus, allows you to tour the surrounding area on foot, bicycle, or inline skates. The scenic trail runs along the Lake Michigan shoreline, past two historic lighthouses, through three National Register Historic Districts, and more. Dedicated during Homecoming 2001, the N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center (TARC) offers exceptional amenities to students and student-athletes alike. The $23-million, 156,000-square-foot facility features a 40-meter, 16-lane swimming pool; a six-lane, 200-meter indoor running track with multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis; a 5,000-square-foot fitness center; climbing wall; aerobics area; racquetball courts; locker rooms; and offices for the athletic staff. Varsity athletes have access to a separate dedicated strength-training facility. The Smeds Tennis Center features 10 tennis courts (six illuminated for evening play), a stadium court, a cedar observation deck, and a club house and social center. |
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