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Club Sports

Groups that organize because of a common interest in a

particular sport

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Key Aspects of Club Sports

• Self-administered/self-regulated

• Members seek opportunities for regular participation

• Offers more structure than informal sports

• Allows more flexibility than intramural sports

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Historical Perspectives

• Clubs are the forerunner of intramurals, varsity athletics, & formal physical education programs on college campuses

• Not limited to college campuses--also found in military, commercial, private & correctional settings

• Became popular again in the 1960s

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Types of Club Sports

• Athletic

• Instructional

• Social

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Factors influencing the type of club that evolves:

• Traditions associated with the sport

• Interests & abilities of the membership

• Capabilities of the leadership

• Type & availability of facilities/equipment

• Financial support

• Proximity of opponents

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Administrative Models• Conservative, or formal

• Club members have little input• Under direct supervision of staff person• Financial support comes from institution• Purchases require approval• Must have staff advisor• Travel must be approved• Schedules for competition & facilities must

be approved• Must have formal documents

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Administrative Models

• Liberal, or informal approach• Members involved in determining

procedures for operations

• Clubs receive minimal or no assistance in funding, equipment, facilities, scheduling, etc.

• Clubs arrange competitive schedules & coordinate travel arrangements

• Members responsible for own insurance

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Classification System

• Risk Level I• Activities involving deliberate contact

• Aikido, lacrosse, fencing, water polo, scuba, equestrian, wrestling, etc.

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Classification System

• Risk Level II

• Risks associated with these activities often pertain to their geographical location

• Cycling, fishing, crew, soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc.

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Classification System

• Risk Level III

• Traditionally not a high prevalence of injury, nor inherent risk in these sports

• Badminton, dance, table tennis, billiards, bowling, etc.

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Operational Guidelines

• Eligibility

• Affiliation

• Meetings

• Facilities/Equipment

• Insurance

• Travel

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Operational Guidelines

• Safety

• Schedules

• Instruction/Coaching

• Publicity/Promotion

• Finance

• Conduct/Governance

• Program Assistance