Club Sports
What is a Club Sport organization?
Club Sports organizations are registered student organizations (RSO) that promote and develop interest in a particular sport or physical activity while building valuable leadership skills. The UC Club Sports Organizations provides a wide range of instructional, recreational, and competitive athletic opportunities, emphasizing student leadership, organization, and team management. The 43+ club sports organizations offer students a chance to be part of a team, run an organization, and represent University of Cincinnati while competing against and traveling to other universities.
Club Sports is a designed extracurricular program that contribute's the student learning experience. Therefore, by participating in Club Sports students will:
- Develop and demonstrate leadership skills and competencies relevant to career-readiness
- Develop a commitment to the University of Cincinnati through friendships, experiential learning as an organizational leader, student-athlete, and other engagement opportunities
- Gain experience in organizational leadership, event management, and business processes
- Gain a sense of belonging to UC and the community through self-discovery
1. What are the requirements to participate in UC Club Sports?
All students who wish to participate in a RSO at the University of Cincinnati must attain at least a 2.0 semester and cumulative grade point average.
2. Are there tryouts?
UC Club Sports is a "no-cut" program meaning that no student should be turned away from participation in the organization. However, competitive/travel teams can be formed based on skill level.
3. What is the cost to participate in a UC Club Sport?
Each UC Club Sport organization establishes "dues" based on level of participation for their respective organization. These costs range from $50-$2,500 per year. If you have questions about a particular organization's dues, we recommend you reach out to the organization.
4. When and where do UC Club Sports travel?
Our organizations primarily travel on the weekends to events and competitions, however, some organizations may schedule away events during the week sparingly. Our organizations have collectively visited 42 states but each organization makes their travel schedule based on their respective needs.
5. How do I get involved?
Contact the Club Sport Organization that interest you. If you do not find a particular Club Sport offering of interest, please contact the Center for Student Involvement.
Forms to operate day-to-day Club Sport Organization operations
Forms to operate Club Sport Organization when traveling for practice/games.
Forms to provide visiting teams during competitions/events/games/matches.