The gymkhana of the S.I.W.S college is situated on the ground floor. Gymkhana is derived from the Hindi-Urdu word for “Racket Court,” and is an Indian term which originally referred to a place where sporting events take place.
The gymkhana houses many indoor games which propel the students to excel not only in academics but also in their respective passions.
The S.I.W.S gymkhana can boast of several indoor games such Carom, Chess, Table Tennis. The gymkhana is well maintained by the clerical staff of the college to ensure that the students make optimum use of the facilities provided by the college. The gymkhana is attached with an office, where students who are passionate about outdoor games can enroll themselves for it.
The gymkhana is also used by the students for practicing dance to prepare themselves for participating different competitions in various events. The gymkhana is a very important part of the college which blends itself very well in an academic atmosphere and also gives a chance for the students to follow their specific interests.
Objective
The objective of Gymkhana committee is to explore the hidden talents of the students in sports and athletics and give them a platform to perform at University and National level competitions.
The other objective of the Gymkhana committee is to create awareness amongst the students about fitness by conducting Yoga and other fitness related lectures/activities by experts in the field.
Structure:
- The gymkhana is a mandatory committee as per university rules/regulations.
- Gymkhana committee is responsible for providing the rudimentary infrastructure and other necessary elements to the students in order to carry out their regular sport activities. A separate room is allotted along with a large size hall in the college where the indoor games are conducted. Students seeking admission from sport quota can also avail the facility provided they have good previous record in the sport activities.
- Games such as Cricket, Football, Basketball, Kabaddi, Table-Tennis, Chess, Carrom are practiced and played by students.
- College appoints coach for some of the games from the professional pool of resource persons while some other games are coached by physical education teachers from the college dedicated specifically for the purpose.
- College also provides the facility of necessary play grounds in the vicinity by getting these grounds on liaisons for some of the games such as Cricket and Football, while other accessories are either bought or rented out every year for smooth functioning of the sport activities.
- Some of the students who have exceptionally good talent in a specialized sport are specially coached by experts who prepare them for the competition.
- Apart from this an opportunity is provided to all students by conducting the Annual Athletic Meet every year in the month of December at fully equipped playground. It helps the students to realize the importance of sports and increase their confidence.
Faculty
Air Vice Marshal Mr. C. V. Subramaniam, CEO, S.I.W.S. Institutions during administration of oath on Annual Athletic Meet on 8th December, 2016
Degree college girl participants during 100 meter racing on Annual Athletic Meet on 8th December, 2016
Mr. Shijo Shaji, M.Com. receives championship trophy from the Chief Guest Ms. N. Ambika, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-IV, Matunga Police Station an IPS officer of 2009 batch
Ms. Mayuri Nikam, S.Y.B.Com. receives championship trophy from the Chief Guest Ms. N. Ambika, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-IV, Matunga Police Station an IPS officer of 2009 batch
Dr. Usha Iyer, Principal ,S.I.W.S. College, Dr. U. N. Kandre, Sports Director, University of Mumbai, Mr. Omkar Singh, Sports Director, Khalsa College and Mr. Ramchandran, Trustee, S.I.W.S. Society, inaugurating the Inter-collegiate Chess Tournament (Zone1), University of Mumbai, hosted by S.I.W.S. College during 26 – 28 July, 2017
Participants at the Inter-collegiate Chess Tournament (Zone1), University of Mumbai, hosted by S.I.W.S. College during 26 – 28 July, 2017
Inauguration function of the Annual Athletic Meet graced by Commodore G. S. Rajashekar Rao from the Indian Navy as Chief Guest on December 7, 2017
Commodore G. S. Rajashekar Rao and Principal Dr. Usha Iyer hoisting the flag
Get set go…
Run for relay….
Chief Guest for Prize distribution Ceremony Maharashtra Vibhushan Dr. Jayawant Mane from KMC College, Khopoli along with the Champions
Felicitating Chief guest for inauguration function , Commanding officer Mr. Jayant Kumar Ghosh , by Principal, Dr. Usha Sukumar Iyer and Management trustee, Mr.Ramchandran
Flag Hoisting by Chief Guest Commanding officer Mr. Jayant Kumar Ghosh from NCC Unit 5, Maharashtra BN
Felicitating Chief guest for valedictory function Mr. Naresh Churi, Chief training Instructor in Cricket , by Principal, Dr. Usha Sukumar Iyer and Management trustee, Mr.Ramchandran
Degree College (Boys) Championship Trophy Mr. Selvestor Serrao
Degree College Girls Championship Trophy (Girls) Ms. Pooja D Nagarajan
Junior College Championship Trophy Mr. Ankit Gupta (Boys) and Ms. Simran Yadav (Girls)
Arrival of chief guest Special Inspector General of Police Mr. Krishna Prakash (06-12-2019)
Felicitating Chief guest for inauguration function, Special Inspector General of police Mr. Krishna Prakash by Principal, Dr. Usha Sumukumar Iyer and management trustee Mr. Ramchandran. (06-12-2019)
Felicitating of Ms. Sneha Vishnu Kharatmal of SYBCom by Chief Guest Special Inspector General of police Mr. Krishna Prakash (06-12-2019)
800 meters running (Boys)
800 meters running (Girls)
Winners of Non- teaching staff running race