Start a Club Sport

Start a Club

The club sports program is continually adapting to the interests of UCLA students, including the addition of new clubs. Historically, the program has added two new clubs each of the past couple of years. To begin the application process, click here to download and print an application. Complete instructions are included in the application packet. Please be aware that completed applications are accepted throughout the year, however, completed applications are only reviewed once a year, typically towards the end of the winter quarter. Clubs receiving approval during the spring quarter may begin operating as a condition club the following academic year.

Generally, the following criteria must be met to be considered for approval:

· A minimum of ten UCLA students must provide their name and contact information indicating they are interested in participating in the activity.

· A minimum of two UCLA students must be willing to initially serve as club officers, meeting with the club sports staff and completing required paperwork.

· The activity must provide an avenue for organized collegiate competition via a local, regional, or national governing body. Although not required, it is preferable that collegiate competition is available within a 300 mile radius of Los Angeles.

· The activity must be able to safely occur at a CRA-managed location, or at an acceptable off-campus location within the Greater Los Angeles area.

· The participants must be able to be safely instructed or coached by club members or a coach. If a coach will be needed, it must be demonstrated that finding a qualified coach or instructor is likely to occur.

Clubs that receive approval shall be considered “conditional clubs” their first year of operation and shall conform to the criteria listed in the current club sports tier system. Examples of criteria may include:

· No access to funding from the general allocation.

· Limited to one on-campus practice per week during the preseason and post-season, and two practices per week while in-season.

· Limited approval to host on-campus or off-campus events, including games, tournaments, and other events.