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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.
It is an opportunity for students to practice, develop, and compete in the sport they love.
UTRGV Sport Club Handbook (Updated version coming soon.)
No, there are student leaders that have already created plenty of Sport Clubs! If you are looking for Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chess, eSports, Tennis, Soccer, or Sports Climbing, email us at recsports@utrgv.edu, or search for a specific club in IMLeagues.com
If there is not a Sport Club for the sport you love don’t worry! Email us at recsports@utrgv.edu, so we can help you create the Sport Club you are looking for.
Currently enrolled students, alumni, faculty, and staff. (Community members can participate if they have a URec Membership.)
Every club has their own practice schedule, some practice once a week, while other practice up to three times a week. For information on a specific Sport Club practice, please email us at recsports@utrgv.edu
You do not have to pay anything unless a club requires a membership fee stated in their constitution.