Assumption College: Plourde Recreation Center

Club Sports Office
Plourde Recreation Center
508-767-7072
recsport@assumption.edu

The Assumption College Club Sports Program, a division of the Recreational Sports Office. Each Club Sports is developed, governed and administered by a student membership working with the Club Sports administration. The key to the success of this program, and each club, is student leadership, interest, involvement and participation.

Club Sports are student organizations that have been established to promote and develop individual interest in various sports and recreational activities. Club Sports may be instructional, recreational, social, or competitive in nature. Our Club Sports are designed to promote growth in leadership, responsibility, decision making, public relations, organization and fiscal management, as well as specific sport related skills. All Club Sports are student run, by an elected executive board.

Students in each club are responsible for the internal organization and conduct of their club activities. Therefore, the success and strength of the Club Sports program depends upon the initiative, motivation, and leadership of the officers and the involvement of club members. The management and organization of a Club Sport is an educational experience providing many challenges for students. Each Club Sports needs to write their constitution and by-laws, conduct of club meetings, establish dues to offset club expenditures, plan fund raising projects, coordinate practices, competition and special events, publicized club events, and working constructively with other club members to develop a successful program. No club may restrict its membership on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

DEFENITION OF A CLUB SPORT:
A Club Sports is defined as a recognized student organization, which exists to promote and develop interest in a particular sport or physical activity. A club may be instructional, recreational or competitive, or may be involved in any combination of these elements. Club Sports are strictly voluntary. The hope is that involvement in a Club Sport enhances the students’ college experience and adds value to the students’ overall education.

Club Sports provide athletic opportunities through administration by the Recreational Sports Office as a student organization. Participation can be comprised of all male, female, or co-ed. There are three (3) levels of Club Sports.

1.RECREATIONAL – Scheduled practice time for program instruction. Activity by group is for fun and relaxation.

2.INSTRUCTIONAL – Scheduled practice time and program instruction as student interest warrants. Tournament opportunities could be available, though not necessarily required. Skill level can range from beginner to advance.

3.COMPETITIVE – Scheduled competitive meets with other Club Sports or sub-varsity programs with any institution, requires coach(s), establishes a regular practice schedule, and develops on-going fundraising activities through outside sources. Enhanced level of skill development, fundraising, and administration.

CLUB SPORTS COUNCIL:
The Club Sports Council is the official governing body of the Club Sports program. The Council will assist in coordinating all Club Sports programs and activities. Additionally, the purpose of the Council is to provide Club Sports members with leadership development opportunities, as well as sound organized athletic competition and/or recreation which will benefit all participants. The Club Sports Council will also grant funding and provide financial management. Finally the Club Sports Council will insure that all Club Sports are adhering to all specific Club Sports rules and regulations and all Assumption College guidelines. The Council will meet regularly throughout the academic year to discuss current Club Sports status, and meet when needed to discuss new Club Sports applications.