FAQ
Family and friends are welcome to come and watch an intramural sport. Outdoor spectators must adhere to our field policies, anyone is welcome! Indoor spectators must adhere to our facility policies. Spectators must sign in as guests and receive wristbands to designate them as non-members. Spectators under the age of 18 must follow our children's policy for our facility.
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Children ages 4 to 17 are welcome into the facility with adult supervision during family hours. Family Hours are extended to normal operating hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of fall and spring semesters and during University published holidays, semester breaks and summer sessions. Approved special programs may allow children under 4 years of age into the facility.
Intramural Sports is definitely a great athletic experience at UTRGV, but if you are looking for the next level of competition and commitment, Sport Clubs are the way to go. Essentially Sport Clubs bridge the gap between Intramurals and Varsity Athletics.
Clubs have the opportunity to travel more, practice more, compete against better competition, and the ability to map out exactly what you want to do athletically.
Any UTRGV student in good standing can participate with a Sport Club. Non-students can help support the team in a number of capacities, but are not allowed to compete for the club. Only currently enrolled students can participate in club competitions.
Each competitive club typically has a National Governing Body (NGB) for their specific sport that organizes leagues, tournaments, and a national championship. Most Sport Clubs that are created have sister clubs at other colleges and universities that are also part of the NGB allowing competition amongst them. Who clubs compete against is decided entirely by the club itself and what leagues or events are available.
National Governing Bodies
- NIRSA Sponsored Sports
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Other National Governing Bodies
- USA Rugby
- USA Ultimate
- USA Swimming
- USA Underwater Hockey
- CWPA- Water Polo
- US Quidditch
- NCBA- Baseball
- NCSA- Softball
- NCFA or ICFF- Football
- NCTFA or NIRCA- Track & Field
- NCVF- Volleyball
- NCHL or ACHA- Ice Hockey
- NCGCA- Golf
- NSSA- Surfing
- MLG- e-Sports
- CBF- Fishing
Some of the best benefits are the ability to continue to compete, work on leadership skills, socialize with others with similar interests, and to leave a lasting legacy here at UTRGV.
The benefits of a Student Organization becoming a Sport Club are the ability to have first crack at UREC facility reservations, the help and support of the department with regards to paperwork and other tasks, and additional funding to help with travel, advertising, and more!
There are limited funds from University Recreation that Sport Clubs have the ability to apply for. As there are many clubs and limited funding all clubs are expected to cover the majority of their expenses through both fundraising and membership dues. Membership dues are set on a club-by-club basis based on the clubs individual goals. Sport Clubs can also apply for funds from the Student Government Association. Please contact Student Involvement for more information.
Questions related to reservations at UREC.
Absolutely! We provide 3 different packages for school field trips.
You can submit a reservation request up to 120 days before the event, and as late as 14 days before the event.
Guests must be at least four years old.
No.
NO alcohol is allowed at UREC unless special permission is request and approved. NOTE: Pool events will not be granted permission to have alcohol.
Reservations are staffed for a minimum of 50 people, additional fees may apply.
We have 18 tables and 96 chairs for seating. Additional tables and chairs are available upon request. Additional charges may apply.
While we can provide up to 6 tables for food or other items, you are more than welcome to bring your own.
Yes, we have outdoor outlets in multiple areas.
No, but you can rent out our 3 chamber BBQ fit for a flat $30 fee.
Customers may begin set up for their reservation up to one hour prior to the start of their event.
Yes, there is a processing fee and a cleaning fee. Other extra fees may be applied depending on the package and amount of guests attending the reservation.
Yes, all renters who rent UTRGV facilities are required to obtain TULIP insurance if they are not already covered under their respective organization’s policy. An estimate will be added to the Reservation quote emailed to you by the Reservation Office.
Reservation request changes can be made by emailing recreservations@utrgv.edu. Changes to finalized contracts must be made a minimum of 5 business days prior to the event, in order to generate a new contract. For special accommodations, please email recreservations@utrgv.edu
To cancel a reservation, please email recreservations@utrgv.edu at least 5-10 business days in advance to the event to avoid penalty charges. You will need to fill out a cancellation form and return it to UREC.
50% of the total must be paid within 7 business days of receiving the contract from the Reservation office. The remaining balance must be paid by the Wednesday of the week of your event.
Additionally, the sponsoring unit or group understands they assume responsibility for any unpaid costs or damages associated with the event.
