All Campus Recreation facilities will close at 6:30pm on Sunday, 4/28 to allow our student employees to attend their employee end-of-the-year celebration. Thank you for your support as we thank them for their hard work and commitment to Campus Recreation, its programs and services, but above all, you, our members.

Club Sports

Mission of UCCS Club Sports Program

The Club Sports Program at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs provides an opportunity for students to shape their own recreational experience through competitive/instructional sports teams.  This program will enhance the collegiate experience by developing skills and knowledge of a particular sport, building character and leadership for future pursuits, and by discovering lasting friendships and a lifetime appreciation for physical activity.

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Club Sports Definition

Club Sports consists of a group of UCCS students, faculty, and staff who share a common interest in a physical activity, and who promote and develop the skills necessary for a particular sport.  Any student organization whose goals and purpose focus on participation in competitive, recreational or instructional sport activities, may be considered for status as an active club sport.  The status will be determined by the Club Sports Coordinator after meeting with the potential club to discuss goals, needs and organization.  One of the characteristics of a Club Sport is a student organization that travels to and participates in intercollegiate events as a UCCS team.  A Club Sport team must be a Registered and Recognized student organization as determined by the ROAR Office (see the Refuge for Organizations, Activities, & Recreation Handbook for specific requirements).   The leadership of the students and dedication of the team officers determines the success and stability of the club.  Club members are responsible for a variety of administrative duties to ensure the club’s success.  Club Sports represent The University of Colorado - Colorado Springs in competitive play, and must comply with the University’s and their national/league organization’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  Each team must have a representative act as club officer and attend mandatory officer’s meetings.  Clubs have two sources for funding: (1) generated funds by their team and/or (2) the UCCS Student Government Association (SGA).  Club governance is voluntary and membership is only open to UCCS students.  UCCS faculty or staff may participate only in team practice and/or serve as an advisor or coach.

 

Club Sports Criteria

Each new Club Sports team must be both a “registered” and “recognized” club through the ROAR office. If the Club Sports team meets each requirement below to the satisfaction of the Club Sports Coordinator, the team may achieve Club Sports status.

To be considered a part of the Club Sports Program, all clubs must meet the following criteria:

  1. Physically active or athletic in nature
  2. Includes some form of competition and availability of adequate competition (tournaments, matches, regattas, etc.)
  3. Maintains 8 active student members
  4. Registered with a National Governing Body and/or league
  5. Demonstrates student leadership by maintaining a minimum of 2 officers (President & Treasurer) within the club in addition to a safety officer
  6. Active club members are UCCS students only. UCCS faculty and staff may participate in practice, but not competition or governance
  7. Select a UCCS Faculty/Staff Advisor (minimum of a bachelor’s degree)
  8. Register  and become recognized with Student Involvement (ROAR office)
  9. Certify 2 club members in CPR & First Aid with at least 1 certified member present at all team practices and competitions
  10. Demonstrate financial stability and submit an annual budget worksheet
  11. Adhere to ALL University of Colorado at Colorado Springs policies and procedures
  12. Approval by Club Sports Coordinator is required for all new clubs