Student Recreation and Fitness Center

Sport Clubs

Sponsored by Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness

WHAT IS A SPORT CLUB?

A Sport Club is a group of individuals organized for the purpose of furthering their interest in a common sport or recreational activity.

WHAT DO SPORT CLUBS DO?

Sport Clubs travel to compete with local schools in the area. They are more competitive than intramurals but less competitive than intercollegiate athletics.

WHAT IS THE SKILL LEVEL?

Sport Clubs are designed to accept members at any and all skill levels and to provide recreational fun and/or competition, depending on the desires of the members.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Everyone is welcome to participate in Sport Clubs. However, to be sponsored by the University, the team should be made up of only students, faculty and staff.

ARE THERE TRYOUTS TO JOIN?

Yes, a few clubs hold tryouts to select their members. You will have to contact the club representative to find out when the try-outs will be held.

INTERESTED IN STARTING A NEW CLUB?

Submit a written request to the Director of Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness at least one full semester prior to establishing your group as a club.

Within the proposal the following criteria MUST be covered:

A.	Name of proposed club.
B.	Name of proposed President with contact / information.
C.	Description of how the new club will benefit the University.
D.	Description of how the new club will benefit Campus Recreation.
E.	Description of how the new club will benefit Sport Clubs.
F.	Equipment and facility needs.
G.	Extra costs on starting the club.
H.	Marketing for the new club.
I.	Fundraising for the club.
J.	Background of Sport / Activity.
K.	Any other pertinent information that should be noted or described.

The President of the prospective club will schedule a meeting with the Sport Clubs Administration to discuss recognition as a club sponsored by the Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Department.

The Sport Club Administration will grant acceptance as a member or reject after first consulting with the appropriate committee.

First year groups are required to spend one year on provisional status to demonstrate their ability to function as a club.

After the first year, a review is conducted of the club to either grant permanent status or discontinue, or continue on probational status.

WHY JOIN?

The Sport Clubs Program provides a variety of opportunities for you to learn a new sport, to make new friends, to keep fit, and to compete against other university clubs. In addition to learning skills on the field, Sport Club members have an opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience. Participation in the administration of a Sport Club provides a tremendous opportunity to develop skills in program planning, business management, and organizational behavior. Positions include various Sport Club officers. What better way to enjoy your favorite sport and gain valuable leadership experience?

POTENTIAL COMPETING SPORT CLUBS AT LEWIS UNIVERSITY

Basketball Volleyball Dodgeball Ping Pong Tae Kwon Do Karate

Field Hockey Chess Soccer Bowling Rugby Lacrosse

Disk Golf Badminton Cycling Dance Cricket

LOCAL COMPETING SCHOOLS WITH SPORT CLUBS

Augustana College Ball State University Bradley University Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Springfield Illinois State University Knox College Lake Forest College

Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Northeastern Illinois University Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Olivet Nazarene University Wheaton College University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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