Sport Clubs

Sport Clubs teams are open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UCCS. Please visit the Join a Club Page to Register for your sport and view all Player Requirements

All groups wishing to establish a new sport club must complete the New Club Sport Application. The New Club Application form is listed under the Officer Resources webpage (https://www.uccs.edu/recwellness/campus-rec/club-sports/officer-resources) under Administrative Forms. All new student groups must attend a club orientation. Upon successful club/organization registration, club officers must meet with the Program Director and/or Program Coordinator to discuss adherence to eligibility criteria and application to confirm official Sport Clubs Association membership.

In order to remain a Recognized Sport Club, all existing Sport Club teams must annually complete an Annual Club Registration form through the Officer Resources webpage under Administrative forms.

To apply for Sport Clubs Recognition and Associate Status a club must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Submit New Sport Club Application and Agreement located online on the Officer Resources Center under Administrative.
2. Agree to the Sport Clubs Agreement detailing the nature of the relationship with UCCS and Campus Recreation.
3. Submit a club constitution to the Sport Clubs Program.
   1. Email to sports@uccs.edu for submission and posting on the sport clubs website.
4. Officer must attend an officer training and on-boarding with Sport Clubs staff. All team officers (3) must attend.
5. Adhere to all Sport Clubs Program, Campus Recreation and UCCS Policies and Procedures governing club related activities. Agree to comply with Standards of Conduct for Recognized Student Organizations and maintain accountability for University policies and guidelines.
6. Establish projected 100% UCCS student membership (not including coaches and volunteers) and faculty/staff/affiliates who are Recreation Members.
7. Establish and maintain a minimum UCCS Fee Paying Student roster for safe participation in the specific sport (as determined by the Sport Clubs program) and a minimum of 5 if not specified by sport.
8. Submit and verify accuracy of currently active UCCS student members on the official online Sport Club Roster.
9. Submit a detailed Budget Packet with projections for the remainder of the current FY (fiscal year) and the following FY.
10. Maintain financial accountability to the University for all University funds, player dues and fundraising monies received. These funds must be maintained through the Sport Clubs Program. Outside bank accounts or neglecting to deposit funds is not allowed. All club accounts must start the year in the positive (out of debt).
11. Establish communication and understanding of operating procedures, policy and acceptance for all chartering, sponsoring or governing organizations with whom the club wishes to affiliate with for competition.
12. Present fulfillment of the proceeding 11 requirement to the Sport Clubs Association for recommendation of approval status to UCCS Campus Recreation Leadership.

Any club’s failure to adhere to these annual requirements will be placed on probation and remain in-active until the requirements are completed.

Player Requirement forms are located under the "Join a Club" tab. To become an active participant on a Sport Clubs team you must complete all Player Requirements and forms:

1. Player Registration
2. Player Dues
3. Player Physical and Medical Clearance form (if required with Risk Ranking)

Program Director of Sports and Youth Programs, Chris Spencer (719) 255-7516, cspence2@uccs.edu
Assistant Director of Programs, Chris Ertman (719) 255-7508, certman@uccs.edu

Coordinator of Sports and Youth Programs, Rachel Lucas (719) 255-7513, rlucas3@uccs.edu 

In case of a LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT or a MAJOR EMERGENCY, the following people should be contacted IN THE ORDER LISTED:

1. University Police Department: (719) 255-3111
2. Chris Spencer, Program Director of Sports and Youth Programs: (719) 255-7516
3. Rachel Lucas, Coordinator of Sports and Youth Programs: (719) 255-7513
4. David Fehring, Director: (719) 255-7519

Sport Clubs teams are open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UCCS. Visit the Sports Desk at the Recreation and Wellness Center to find out more information about a particular sport or visit the Player Registration link below to join a Sport Clubs team. Please review the following Player Requirements checklists: In order to properly organize the Sport Clubs program we have set up web based forms and printable forms. You can turn in all printable forms to the Sports Desk during office hours. For any questions or comments related to the Sport Clubs program, please contact sports@uccs.edu.

All groups wishing to establish a new Sport Club must complete the New Sport Club Application form online. Upon successful completion of the application you will be contacted to set up a meeting with the Program Director and/or Program Coordinator of Sports & Youth Programs to talk through the remainder of the process.

All Sport Clubs and potential New Sport Clubs must meet the following criteria for acceptance into the Sport Clubs Program:

Membership in the Sport Clubs Program provides student organizations with direct access to a variety of services offered through Campus Recreation. The Sports & Youth Programs Staff serves as advisors to clubs with their day to day operations, events, budgeting, scheduling, promotional advice, and ensures a safe and responsible experience.

To apply for Sport Clubs Recognition and Associate Status a club must fulfill the following requirements.

1. Submit New Sport Club Application of intent located online on the Officer Resources Center under Administrative.
2. Submit a letter of application addressed to the Sport Club Committee addressing the following:
   • Why acceptance of the club would benefit the Sport Club Program
   • Describe the club's purpose and goals, and how it aligns with UCCS' mission
   • Describe the club activity and how it will be delivered to participants
   • Detail on how the club will manage safety and risk during club activities
   • List the names and contact information of club officers, coach(es), and or faculty advisor(s) (if applicable)
   • Status of club membership (participants must be enrolled UCCS students or faculty/staff who are Campus Recreation members)
   • Contact information of governing associations
3. Club's constitution and by-laws, which should include detailed information on the official regulatory body and any other rules, regulations, and/or requirements that may apply to the club.
4. Club officers will complete a Sport Club Budget Packet that will include complete itemized accounting of all revenues and expenses for the current season (if applicable), or a projected itemized budget of potential revenues and expenses for the upcoming year.
   • If club officers anticipate any budget changes for the next activity season, such dollar adjustments should be outlined in detail.
5. Club activity schedule and a description of the activity for the current season (if applicable), or potential club activity schedule for the upcoming year, including information concerning the time and duration of the in-season practices, the type of facilities used or desired, and the length of the sports season.
6. A complete listing of all equipment inventory owned by the club.  If equipment used during practice sessions and/or competition activities is privately owned, then list the name of the individual to which it belongs.

7. A list of at least 15 interested potential members including their contact information, UCCS Student ID number, and signature.

   NOTE: Application materials must be submitted by November 1st or April 1st and will be reviewed by the Sport Clubs Office and Committee.

For More Information, Please Refer to the Sport Clubs Handbook.