Frequently Asked Questions
At the beginning of each academic year the Recreational Sports department puts on RECFEST, an informational fair with games, prizes, and program offerings about all sport clubs, and additional information about programs offered through the department. RECFEST takes place at the Recreational Eagle Center the first weekend in the Fall semester. RECFEST is a great place to ask specific questions to representative of each sport club as well as sign up for the sports team of interest. Depending on the specific club, some (usually fall sports) will start before school begins. The easiest way to get involved is to go on our website and/or email the club president for more details.
Sport Club is run by the Recreational Sports Department that is governed by student affairs. Within the recreational sports department there is a sport club and events coordinator, recreational sports graduate assistant, athletic trainer, and a sport club executive council.
This will also vary on the sport of your choice. These may include: dues, equipment, travel, facilities, apparel, tournament fees, etc. A portion of these expenses is delegated to each sport club depending on their status and demand.
This will be dependent on the type of sport you choose to participate in. Typically, sports that offer tryouts often will have cuts as well. Some teams may not have cuts but have an A and B team.
In years past, these teams have had tryouts: Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball.
Yes, we encourage sport athletes to participate in multiple sport clubs; however, you may not want to play during corresponding season’s between two sports.
This will vary on the sport and whether you are in season or not. It is mandatory for all sport clubs to make time to volunteer, attend meetings, and support other clubs during their competitions. Other commitments include practice and game times (varying on the sport) as well as traveling
All clubs are student run and contain a president, vice president, and a risk management officer. Depending on the size of the club, they may have more positions that are voted upon by the current club members. There are additional leadership opportunities within the sport club executive council that includes an application process. This council is the administrative branch that deals with policies, procedures, and all aspects related to the entire sport clubs.
- Many of our sports are active throughout the entire year, though their seasons might only be in the fall, winter, or spring.
- Fall Season Sports: Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Rugby, waterski & wakeboard
- Winter Season Sports: Alpine Ski Team, Men's and Women's Hockey, Men's and Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, ski and snowboard
- Spring Season/All year round: Equestrian, archery, boxing, fishing, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Olympic Weightlifting, ping pong, triathlon, Men's and Women's Ultimate