Club Sports


The overall purpose of the Club Sports teams within the UREC CompSports program is to add to the UTD student experience by providing safe and competitive sport activities in a professional manner while achieving our three objectives. Those objectives for UREC-sponsored Club Sports are:

  1. To provide scheduled opportunity for students to learn a new sport/activity in an inclusive, fun environment; 
  2. To provide a competitive extramural opportunity for students to compete in a sport/activity against other university/college club teams; 
  3. To provide Club Officers with the opportunity to apply academic skills/knowledge acquired in the classroom to the management of their teams/sports in an experiential education format.

Club Sport Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up to be a part of a club sport?

Please complete this form if you are interested in joining one of our current Club Sport Teams: https://utdallas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bk1E6gCbwGaFIto An officer should reach out to you in the next few days with more information about their club and how you can join. 

Are club sports NCAA?
  • Club Sport teams are not associated with athletics here at UT Dallas. Club Sports are overseen by the UREC Competitive Sports Office.
  • Club Sport Members do not receive scholarships as they will be participating in a sports based student organization here at UT Dallas that is student lead and run. UREC does not provide scholarships to any Club Sport Athlete. If you are interested in participating in a UTD Recognized NCAA Athletic Team you will need to contact the coach of that specific team for further details.
What is the difference between club sports and intramural sports?
  • If you are looking to participate in one specific sport, dedicate practice time to that sport, invest time and money into the sport and compete against other universities in that sport, then Club Sports is for you.
  • If you are looking for something that is more short term, relaxed, and more just for fun, with the opportunity to play multiple sports than Intramural Sports is the option.
What if there is not a club sport for the sport I want to play?
  • Start your own club!
  • Your first step to starting any new student organization and/or club is to get the group registered with the UTD Student Org Center (SOC) as a registered student organization.
  • Once your student group is registered and you complete their orientation training, then the SOC staff will be able to help guide you in requesting facility space around the UTD Campus and connect you with our UREC Facility & Operations staff to potentially schedule your group on our facility schedule. From there your group, and advisor, can contact our office to review and begin the UREC Prospective Club Sport process to become an official UTD Club Sport sponsored by the UREC Department. Be aware that our prospective club process will take 2 year or more to complete, that includes a three-phase plan, transfers in club leadership, and organizational benchmarks, all while maintaining good organizational status with the SOC office and university partners.
Can I just practice with the team but not travel to compete?

That is up to each and every club. Each club has their own guidelines and requirements for its members in order to be a part of the club.

How much does it cost to be in a club?

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That varies by club. Most clubs collect semester or yearly membership dues to be a part of the club. Since these are student-led and run organizations, it is up to the clubs to raise the funds they need in order to run their club. Many times, these funds are used to help compete, buy uniforms, purchase equipment, and cover other needs of the club. Reaching out to the officers of each club that you are interested in can help you determine which club fits your budget.

What is the 3 Phase Process to become a club sport?

   After a sport based club is registered as a Student Organization and has an Advisor they can meet with the Competitive Sports Professional Staff, using this link, to inquire about starting the three phase process, and if interested, be marked as beginning Phase 1 as of that meeting. https://outlook.office.com/book/ClubSportsInfo@utdallas.edu/s/LfmgqqBsLEGI-EMNX00uvQ2?ismsaljsauthenabled

  Please use this checklist to see the 3 phase process and what it requires of each interested student organization

Can I play on more than one club sport team?

Yes, UTD Students can join as many teams as they would like, however, each team may have their own membership expectations that each student would be expected to meet to be in good standing with each club.

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