1-12 Club Sports Groups that organize because of a common interest in a particular sport.
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1-12
Club Sports
Groups that organize because of a common interest in a
particular sport
2-12
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