Join A Club

CLUB SPORTS

Join A Club

Club Sports teams are open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UCCS. UCCS faculty, staff, other employees and affiliates may purchase a membership to Campus Recreation to participate in the Club Sports Program. Faculty and staff may not receive any direct benefits from Student Fees. All currently enrolled UCCS students regardless of skill, ability, or experience are eligible to participate. Contact the Club President for more information on joining a club. A current contact person for each club is listed on our website under the Club Sports Directory. Email the contact listed and they will assist you in becoming a member of that club.

Joining a Club Sports Team

Club Sports 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 Club Sports team. Please review the following Player Requirements checklists: In order to properly organize the Club Sports 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 Club Sports program, please contact sports@uccs.edu.

Player Requirements
FormFile TypeDescription
Player RegistrationOnlineThe Player Registration form must be completed by each member joining a Club Sport prior to participating in a practice, game or event. The registration will cover 1 year of participation with the Club Sport beginning when the form is completed.
Player DuesOnlineThe Player Dues must be paid by each participating club member. All Dues payments must be completed using the online link by the date specified by your club. Failure to pay Club Sport Player Dues will result in removal from the team.
Player PhysicalPDFAll Physicals must be completed on forms located in the link. Physical Examinations can be completed by appointment at the UCCS Wellness Center, Walk-In Clinic, or with a Primary Care Provider. Once completed, Physicals are valid for the participant's entire career within the Club Sports Program. All forms must be submitted to the UCCS Wellness Center Front Desk or to the Club Sports Athletic Trainer. 
NCAA Concussion Facts SheetPDFPlayers must read the NCAA Concussion Facts Sheet prior to submitting and agreeing to the Player Participation Waiver Concussion section.

 

Don't see the Club Sport you're interested in? Start a new Club Sport.

All groups wishing to establish a new club sport must complete the New Club Sport 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 Club Sports and potential New Club Sports must meet the following criteria for acceptance into the Club Sports Program:

Membership in the Club Sports 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 Club Sports Recognition and Associate Status a club must fulfill the following requirements.

  1. Submit New Club Sport Application of intent located online on the Officer Resources Center under Administrative.
  2. Submit a letter of application addressed to the Club Sport Committee addressing the following:
    • Why acceptance of the club would benefit the Club Sport 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 Club Sport 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 Club Sports Office and Committee.

For More Information, Please Refer to the Club Sports Handbook.