Club Sports provide competitive, recreational and/or instructional aspects to participants. Clubs are open to all Tulane students, and all clubs are co-ed unless otherwise specified. Each club sport is a student organization which receives funding from the Undergraduate Student Government. The success and strength of each club is based upon the initiatives set forth by the student leaders and total involvement of the members.
For more information, email the club officers directly by using the club's WaveSync portal (officers are listed). You can also reach out to the Club Sports Office at clubsports@tulane.edu or 504-314-2862.
The Club Sports Handbook contains all club sport policies and procedures along with detailed information regarding the items listed below. All club officers are responsible for knowing the handbook and communicating its contents to their respective teams.
Mandatory prior to participation in any/all club sports practices and events
Q. What is a Club Sport?
A. Tulane Club Sports are student organizations that are geared toward instructional, recreational or competitive play. Club sports are recognized campus organizations that are run by the students. Each club has regular practice times and some compete in local or national leagues.
Q. How can I find out about joining, practices, dues, and other club information?
A. It is best to contact the club president for information on joining, dues, practices, etc. Please refer to the Club Sports Directory for the appropriate contact information.
Q. Are there restrictions on when to join?
A. Club Sports start practicing the third week of the Fall and Spring semesters. Most clubs will accept participants throughout the school year. Please contact the club officers for more information.
Q. How much does it cost to join a club?
A. Clubs determine semester or annual dues based on their constitution, club leadership, and expenses incurred by the club. Tulane University also provides financial assistance through funds from Undergraduate Student Government and the Department of Campus Recreation. Besides dues and the university allocation, clubs are required to host fundraisers to support their travel and equipment costs.
Q. Why should I join a club?
A. Fun. Exercise. Friends. Lasting Memories. Leadership Opportunities. Learn a new sport. Continue playing a sport at a collegiate level.
Q. Who is eligible to be a member of a Club Sport?
A. Clubs set their own membership guidelines written in their constitutions, but generally it is open to all Tulane students as well as the general Tulane community.
Q. What is the difference between Club Sports and Intramural Sports?
A. Intramural sports are set leagues where you play games against other Tulane students. You can get friends from your hall, residence hall, etc and sign up an intramural team before the deadline. Club Sports you can join anytime after paying dues and signing a waiver. Club Sports offer opportunities to learn or play the sport through regular practices, and competitive clubs play against other universities for state or national titles. Club Sports are a great opportunity to continue playing sports in college even if it is not on a varsity level.
Q. How do I form a new Club Sport?
A. All Club Sports are student organizations recognized through the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). If you're interested in forming a new club sport, please contact the Club Sports Office at clubsports@tulane.edu.
