One of the most important activities vital to the successful operation of the Salesian System of Education is games and sports. A sound body is a place for a sound mind. Convinced of this wise saying, the College offers the students ample opportunities for physical training and chances for excelling in sports and games. The sports talents of students are identified, encouraged and developed so that their employment chances are increased.
From the year 2001 the Department of Physical Education also offers a three-year B.Sc. Degree Course. This facilitates their entry into professional courses of Physical Education.
The College has 13 teams, namely, Hockey, Handball, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Shuttle Badminton, Ball Badminton, Cricket, Chess and Athletics. The players undergo regular coaching.
The students actively participate in the intramurals. The celebration of Sports Day is an annual feature, which brings out the sports talents in the students. They participate actively in the Intercollegiate, Interdivisional and Inter University Tournaments. Besides, they take part in the District, State and National level Sports and Tournaments.
The College offers a wide variety of possibilities for the physical education of the students for developing their sports skills and for training them in health and fitness.
The Outdoor Playground facilities are: Ball Badminton Courts, Basketball Courts, Handball Court, Kabaddi Courts, Kho-Kho Courts, Shuttle Courts, Volleyball Courts, Cricket Pitch, Hockey Field, Football Field, Non-standard 400 m 6-lane track, Long Jump Pit, High Jump Pit, Triple Jump Pit, Discus, Javelin, Shot Put and Hammer Throw Areas.
Indoor Stadium with an area of 12,100 sq. ft. containing specially designed Gym for Weightlifting, two Shuttle Courts, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Table Tennis tables, Physical Directors’ Room, Dressing Room, Equipment Room, Yoga Room, Toilets and Bathing Rooms and a Mini Physical Education Library.
Other equipments such as Carom Boards, Chess Boards, Roman Rings, Horizontal Bar, Dumb Bells, Table, Hurdles and Hoops are also available.
Students are honoured on Sports Day with cups, medals and certificates. The University Blues and State players are honoured on College Day. Awards for outstanding performance in sports is given in the form of scholarships – Don Bosco Scholarship, Mary Mazzarello Scholarship and Dominic Savio Scholarship.
AUXILIUM COLLEGE - THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY BLUES
2006-2007
One of the most important activities vital to the successful operation of the Salesian System of Education is games and sports. A sound body is a place for a sound mind. Convinced of this wise saying, the College offers the students ample opportunities for physical training and chances for excelling in sports and games. The sports talents of students are identified, encouraged and developed so that their employment chances are increased.
From the year 2001 the Department of Physical Education also offers a three-year B.Sc. Degree Course. This facilitates their entry into professional courses of Physical Education.
The students actively participate in the intramurals. The celebration of Sports Day is an annual feature, which brings out the sports talents in the students. They participate actively in the Intercollegiate, Interdivisional and Inter University Tournaments. Besides, they take part in the District, State and National level Sports and Tournaments.
Indoor Stadium with an area of 12,100 sq. ft. containing specially designed Gym for Weightlifting, two Shuttle Courts, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Table Tennis tables, Physical Directors’ Room, Dressing Room, Equipment Room, Yoga Room, Toilets and Bathing Rooms and a Mini Physical Education Library.