Club Sports have been established to promote and develop the interests and skills of their members in a particular sport. Clubs may be instructional, recreational, and/or competitive. While some compete with other universities and clubs throughout the country, others may participate in local demonstrations, shows, or contests. Some clubs are individually-oriented while others are 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 UVA students. Seasons usually last 3-6 weeks. No travel or practice is required.

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 Intramural-Recreational Sports facility usage policy. All participating club members must be full-time students, faculty, and staff. Approximately 2100 students, faculty, and staff currently participate in over 65 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 the club sport team will use one of your four seasons of NCAA eligibility (examples include: soccer, tennis, rowing). If you have additional questions about this, please contact the UVA Athletic Compliance Office at athleticscompliance@virginia.edu.

Insurance

Individuals are encouraged to have a physical examination and obtain adequate health and accident insurance prior to participation in club sports activities. Individuals participate in club sports at their own risk. The University of Virginia is not responsible for any injury that may occur through participation in club sport activities and as such, does not provide insurance for individual participants.

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Club Sports Coordinator

The Club Sports Coordinator acts in an advisory capacity and assists clubs with the total club sport programming system. A close liaison is maintained between the Coordinator of Club Sports and Student Council, Student Business Office, the Dean of Students' Office, and each club president. The Club Sports Coordinators can be reached via phone at 924.8943 or e-mail: clubsports@virginia.edu.