Club Sports FAQ
What is a club sport?How do I go about starting a new club sport?
Who is eligible to participate in a club sport?
How do I find out information about a specific club sport?
What is the level of competition for club sports?
Do I need to have prior experience in order to participate?
A club sport is a student organization, recognized by Student Senate, Athletics & Recreation and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation, based on a specific sport that competes against outside organizations and/or other college club teams. Club members are responsible for administering and organizing club activities within the guidelines of York College policies. Therefore, club sports provide students with an opportunity to be involved in new activities, enhance skills already acquired, develop leadership skills and teamwork; thus enhancing the overall college experience.
How do I go about starting a new club sport?
In order to become a recognized club sport, the following criteria must be met:
- Meet requirements of a student organization as defined by Student Senate and Student Activities office
- Meet definition of club sport – A student organization that competes against outside organizations and/or other college club teams
- Must not duplicate that of an existing club
- Meet with Director of Campus Recreation to discuss plans for becoming a recognized club
- Have a York College faculty, staff or administrator as an advisor
- Complete a New Club Request Form and submit it to the Director of Campus Recreation
- Upon approval from the Athletics & Recreation Department, the prospective club may appear before Student Senate to request funding and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation for official club status
The Athletics & Recreation Department, along with the Office of Student Activities and Orientation, is available to help prospective clubs through the process of applying for active status. No club activity can occur until all the above steps have been completed and the club has received all the required approvals.
The criteria which will be used to decide whether a club should gain active status includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Student interest
- Facility space
- Other similar opportunities on campus
- Financial costs associated
- Opportunities to compete against other outside organizations and/or other college club teams
Who is eligible to participate in a club sport?
All club members must be York College students. Part time students are required to pay the Student Activity Fee to the Business Office on a semester basis in order to participate. In order to remain an active member, a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 is required.
How do I find out information about a specific club sport?
Contact the club President for the sport in which you are interested in finding out more information about. Each President's contact information is listed on the "Sports" page.
What is the level of competition for club sports?
The level of competition varies for each club sport. Some clubs tend to be more competitive, while others tend to have a more recreational approach.
Do I need to have prior experience in order to participate?
You do not need to have prior experience in order to participate. You can learn the rules of each sport as you continue to practice with the club.