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Club Sports

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Club Sports

Club Sports have been established to promote and develop the interests and skills of their members in a particular sport. Clubs are athletic and recreational organizations that compete or perform with other universities and clubs throughout the country in local demonstrations, shows or contests. Some clubs are individually-oriented while others are more team-oriented.

Club members have the opportunity to become involved in the leadership and decision-making for their clubs. All club sports are student-governed by an elected slate of officers. Club sports are open to the beginner as well as the advanced performer. Club Sports funds are allocated by Student Council. Scholarships are not available for members.

What are the differences between Varsity, Intramurals and Club Sports?  Varsity teams must follow NCAA and ACC rules and regulations. Practices and Games are mandatory and travel is required to play other universities. Some teams allow walk-on tryouts, others purely recruit. Varsity sports usually require a full year commitment. Club Sports play other colleges and universities, but are not part of NCAA or ACC, they request funding from student council, and practices and games are determined by club officers. Club sports may not require a full year commitment. Intramural Sports are competitive sports played at UVA among other members of the UVA community. Seasons usually last 3-8 weeks. No travel or practice is required.

Club Sports at UVA

For a complete list of active club sports at UVA, please visit the UVA Presence page.

Contracted Independent Organizations

All Club Sports represented are Contracted Independent Organizations at the University of Virginia. These CIO's are not agents, servants or employees of the University, but rather are independent contractors which manage their own affairs.

Membership

Club Sports membership may be determined by the UVA Rec facility usage policy. All participating club members must be full-time students, faculty, or staff. Approximately 2000 students, faculty, and staff currently participate in approximately 60 clubs at the University of Virginia. Club Sports membership must be 100% University affiliated.

NCAA Eligibility

If you are a club sport participant at UVA, and may be interested in participating in the same sport for the UVA Athletic Department, please note the following. Your participation on a club sport team will use one of your four seasons of NCAA eligibility in the related varsity sport. If you have additional questions about this, please contact the UVA Athletic Compliance Office at athleticscompliance@virginia.edu.

Insurance

Any Club Sport CIO attempting to host an event in a UVA Rec facility which involves invited participation from other institutions, entities, or the general public must provide evidence of liability insurance at the time of reservation.  This evidence may be submitted electronically to intramurals@virginia.edu.
 
All liability certificates must adhere to the following guidelines:
  • The User and any Co-Sponsor shall maintain liability coverage for premises operations with a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.  The certificate of insurance shall name the following as an additional insured: "The Commonwealth of Virginia and The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, its officers, employees, and agents."

The Director & Assistant Director Sport Programs

The Director & Assistant Director Sport Programs act in an advisory capacity and assist clubs with the total club sport programming system. A close liaison is maintained between The Director & Assistant Director Sport Programs, Student Council, Student Business Office, the Office of the Dean of Students, and each club president. The Director & Assistant Director Sport Programs can be reached via phone at 924-3791 or by e-mailing intramurals@virginia.edu.

Hazing

Hazing refers to any activity that is expected or required of someone to join or maintain status within a group that humiliates, degrades, or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. Often, those participating in hazing practices consider them harmless pranks or comical antics – here at UVA, we take all forms of hazing seriously and work diligently to prevent it. For more information pertaining to hazing, click here.

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