The Club Sports program provides a wide range of competitive athletic opportunities, with an emphasis on student leadership, organization, and team management. There are 40 sport offerings that give over 1,500 students the opportunity to represent the University of Delaware, while competing against other universities. All teams are managed by their respective student officers that coordinate game play, budgets, travel, and more, with assistance from the Club Sport program professional staff. Please see below for frequently asked questions & donation information.
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Club Sports FAQs
What are Club Sports?
Club Sports are organized athletic teams offered at a university or college that allow students to compete competitively with other universities and/or colleges. Club Sports offer a unique opportunity for students to engage in the sports they love, while also learning and exercising a great deal of leadership and teamwork skills, as each club is student run. Students are directly responsible for all aspects of managing and operating a successful organization.
How are Club Sports funded?
Each Club Sport receives a yearly, general allocation from the University to help offset the cost of expenses. Each team charges dues and is encouraged to fundraise throughout the year to support their program.
Do Club Sports have coaches?
Some clubs have coaches, but they are not required.
How do teams travel to games and how far do they travel?
Teams have the option to drive themselves using their personal vehicle, contract an outside rental company, or rent a university vehicle. Some teams also travel by charter or school bus. There are many teams that fly to competitions. Most teams compete, on average, about 2 hours away from campus.
How do I become a member of a Club Sport?
The requirements will vary from sport to sport. Some sports have tryouts, while others are open for all to participate. Contact the team leadership for more detail.
How much commitment is required to join a Club Sport?
The level of commitment varies from team to team. Leadership from the individual Club Sport will determine the level of commitment. Teams practice, on average, 3 times a week and play on weekends.Â
Are there any leadership programs associated with Club Sports?
Yes - BLUE (Building Leaders Utilizing Education) is a specialized leadership program that offers a curriculum to prepare University of Delaware Club and Varsity student-athletes for life beyond the field. The program is structured around five dimensions of experiential learning: personal success, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, career preparation and community engagement.
Donate
Support the Club Sport team of your choice by giving a donation. All funds will go directly to your chosen team and will be used to support the club in a variety of ways, including the following: equipment, team travel, required memberships & dues, and more.
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