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GVSU Club Sports provides a team environment for students who are looking for a more competitive and intense experience than intramural sports.  Our over 40+ clubs offer opportunities in women’s, men’s, and coed sports teams.  Club Sports teams are run by students, for students, with the help of GV administrative staff and club-appointed coaches.

Each team competes under a national governing body and adheres to its regulations, policies, and rules of play.  Team schedules, dues, 不同的运动项目对旅行的要求也不同, but typically include practice 2-3 per week and 5-6 competitions per semester.  While many teams do hold tryouts, there are multiple teams who welcome new members (even with limited to no experience) year-round.  Check out each club’s individual webpage for details on membership and participation.

Getting involved with club sports is the best way to continue playing the sport you love and building a community here at GVSU.  Being a club sport athlete provides opportunities to meet new people, find a support system, and get involved in positions that develop career skills and resume builders.  Come join one of the best programs in the nation at GVSU Club Sports!! Anchor Up!

Want to join the club? Submit the recruit me form below

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Student Athlete Testimonials

8 womens rowing during an overcast day on a river with trees with no leaves in the background

“赛艇彻底改变了我的生活. From willpower to motivation to diet choices, my life has become a healthier, more driven one. 这是我做过的最好的决定."

 

 

"In my four years at Grand Valley the equestrian club was a huge part of my life, these people were part of my family. I loved being a part of the team and I would recommend a club sport to everyone who goes to Grand Valley.

"The club baseball program was a great way to continue playing competitive baseball at the next level. It helped build character and taught the importance of balancing school, social life, and sports."

 

"It was a lot of fun and I got to meet people, I otherwise would not have known. 这真的很有帮助，因为我刚刚从另一所学校转学."

coach leaning in from the sideline to talk to a women's lacrosse player

"Participating in club sports at GVSU has been extremely beneficial and has led to unforgettable friendships. 我不仅成长为一个领导者，也成长为一个人. Playing alongside such a wonderful group of girls (as well as an amazing coach), 让我专注于学习，努力成为一名更好的运动员. I have learned a great deal from participating in club sports and am so exceptionally happy to have been given the chance to do so."

 

 

“加入橄榄球是我做过的最好的决定, I gained the best of friends, found a new sport, 这是一种很棒的减压方式."

“这是我大学生涯中最美好的经历之一."

mens rugby player holding the ball running into the opposing team braced for impact. 队友跑在他身后支持他
排球运动员在队友的簇拥下完成击球

 

“我来到GVSU是因为俱乐部体操队. I have loved being on this team. 它使我的全球之声经历更加完整和全面. 进入大学后，我经历了很多新事物, 而且我还经常练体操, something I had always loved."

 

"As a new freshman on the club team, they made me feel welcome and accepted. I had an amazing time working and playing with the girls on the team. It made me like GVSU, even more, knowing that I was a part of the team."

softball player crossing home plate with teammates cheering around her and all hands on her helmet

Prospective Athlete FAQ

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Varsity Sports

  • 大学运动必须遵守NCAA和GLIAC的规章制度. 练习和比赛是强制性的，需要旅行才能玩 other universities. 一些大学运动可能允许跑龙套 选拔，而其他人纯粹是招募. Varsity sports often offer 奖学金，住在体育部. Varsity 运动队有支付教练，奖学金和一般 参加五大湖校际运动会. More information can be found at www.gvsulakers.com. 

Club Sports

  • 俱乐部运动为学生提供了找到社区的机会 同时继续参加他们喜欢的运动或尝试新的运动 sports. 运动从竞技到娱乐都有. Some 俱乐部有选拔赛，但很多俱乐部都是指导性的 members to play their sport. Clubs practice regularly throughout 学年，与其他机构竞争，缴纳会费， and focus on skill development. Club sports are student-run and 为警官提供机会学习基本的 组织运作、预算、领导和管理.

Intramural Sports

  • 校内运动为学生、教师和工作人员提供了 在各种团队运动中有竞争和乐趣的机会. 校园联盟为参与者提供了两者兼而有之的机会 竞争和社交，季节通常持续4-6周. Intramural 体育运动在本质上比俱乐部运动更具有娱乐性. More information can be found at 8rko.hg68333.com/rec/imsports. 

All students who are enrolled in a minimum of one credit at GVSU is eligibile to participate.  然而，联盟/会议/理事机构 eligibility rules may supercede this and have stricter requirements.  Please check with your specific club of interest, but a general guide is:

  • Meet all eligibility requirements stated in the individual team’s constitution.

  • 符合联盟规定的所有资格要求 the team competes in.

  • 最具竞争力的团队联盟要求:个人必须 被我校全日制本科或研究生录取 然后修最少的学分 被大学视为全日制学生.

Only recognized members may utilize club sports equipment, practice 时代，还是参加一场比赛. Faculty/staff and 校友不得参加俱乐部的体育活动.

GVSU offers 40+ club sports separated into Men's, Women's, and Coed. 有关俱乐部体育项目的完整列表，请访问 teams webpage

It depends on the club. 我们的俱乐部努力迎合各个层次的 participation and skill. 一些俱乐部可能会有巡回演出 除了成员，只是希望练习. For specific details 博天堂官方网页扶轮社，请与扶轮社电邮或扶轮社教练联络.

博天堂官方可以在我们的 team's page. 

Most clubs choose to charge annual or bi-annual membership dues in addition to fundraising and soliciting sponsorships and donations in 以协助扶轮社的运作费用. The University does provide funding; however, this usually does not cover the entire costs of club operation including travel, equipment, officials, and/or league fees. 会费因俱乐部的不同而不同 decision of the individual clubs on how much to charge its members. 有关扶轮社会费的详细资料，请联络a representative for that club sport. Contact information found on the teams page.

这将根据运动和你是否在季节而有所不同. Most clubs practice 2-3 times a week for about two hours and compete 在他们的比赛季节每个周末一次. Clubs determine the 会员必须参加的实践次数. It is truly student first 以球队为中心，这样俱乐部也会理解和 如果你因为考试或其他原因需要错过一些东西，你可以灵活安排 academic related.

  • Utilize the Recruit Me tool.

  • Contact somebody from the club sport staff.

  • View the Team's page and contact a club officer or coach.

  • 参加聚会、校园生活之夜或校园生活之夜2.0.

有些俱乐部对任何想继续和 activity they currently participate in or to anyone who wants to try a new sport. 然而，有些俱乐部确实会举行选拔赛，因为他们 竞争激烈，设施有限. Typically, sports that hold try-outs will have cuts as well; some teams may not have cuts but have an A and B team. 试训可能会有费用. Contact 俱乐部获取选拔赛信息或关注他们的instagram账号.

Equipment requirements vary by sport. Some clubs may have equipment 可以，而其他俱乐部可能需要你自己带. Contact a club officer directly for more information. 

All clubs are student-run and contain a president, vice president, 风险管理主管、财务主管和公共关系主管. Depending on the club, they may have more positions that are voted upon by the current club members.

There are additional leadership opportunities with the Club Sports 包括申请流程的行政会议. This council is the administrative branch that deals with policies, procedures, 资金，以及俱乐部体育相关的各个方面.

We also are always looking for student staff to help run club sport 家庭活动和协助行政工作. Contact Club Sports Coordinator Andrew Rolls, [email protected], if interested in applying!

Our Resources tab at the top of the webpage has everything you would 对运动员和俱乐部资源的需求. Please visit those tabs to get more information.

开始一项俱乐部运动需要时间和精力，但可以 通过一小群学生的奉献完成. Please contact us at [email protected] if you and some 朋友有兴趣开始成为一个俱乐部的旅程 sport. 我们将召开一次初步会议，讨论以下要求 as finding an interest group of 10+ students, identifying a national governing body, researching potential opponents, becoming a registered student organization, finding a faculty adviser, and creating a constitution.

如果您想了解更多的信息，请给我们办公室打电话 (616) 331-1732 or email us at [email protected].

You can go to the Teams page and select the club sport you have interest in to view their team page. 许多团队使用他们的团队页面进行更新.

你也可以像大多数团队一样关注他们的instagram账号 他们的社交媒体提供最新的事件新闻， tryouts, scores, etc. 这些instagram账号也可以在twitter上找到 team pages.


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