Sport Club Eligibility
Sport Clubs are groups of individuals organized to further their interest in common physical activity through instruction, recreation and/or competition. All Sport Clubs must be comprised of students, faculty, staff, alumni and spouses of the University of Chicago who possess current/valid membership to the athletic facilities. Sport Clubs are driven by their student members and are supported and funded by the University for the benefit of these students.
New or previously inactive clubs will need to submit a Sport Club Application to the Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Fitness for review/approval.
Every club member must complete the applicable Acceptance of Risk waiver – which must be on-file with the Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Fitness – BEFORE any type of club activity is performed. Contact and water sports must complete the Contact and Water Sports Acceptance of Risk Waiver while non-contact, non-water sports must complete the Acceptance of Risk Waiver.
Sport Clubs will not be approved/recognized if the University of Chicago provides varsity (and, in some cases, intramural) athletic opportunities in the same area of the proposed club activity.
Each Club President is to submit an updated club roster to the Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Fitness each year as well as ensure that the online roster is current in Blueprint.
Participant and Guest Policy for Sport Club Programs
Sport Clubs are designed for current University students along with faculty, staff, alumni and spouses. Guests of club members are not permitted to participate in any regular Sport Club activities.
Prospective students are not allowed to participate in any Sport Club activities. Prospective students may enter the athletic facilities for general use upon the presentation of a "Visiting Student Pass" (which is administered through the Admissions Office).
Guest Coaches and Instructors
Sport Clubs recognized by the Department of Athletics & Recreation may invite a guest coach/instructor to the University of Chicago for lectures, seminars and/or special events hosted by the club. Guest coaches/instructors are defined as individuals brought to campus by the Sport Club for special class instruction and/or programs. For further details, please visit Coaches and Instructors.
