SPORT CLUBS are comprised of students who have a common interest in a specific sport and compete against other regional teams or provide skill instruction. Participation requires strong personal commitment since the membership has the responsibility for club leadership, decision-making, and fundraising. The Recreation staff provides professional guidance, assistance with facility scheduling, and an administrative framework including limited funding support. Participation creates a strong sense of camaraderie and clubs always welcome new members of all skill levels. Club participation is open to all members of Caltech and the Recreation Program.
REGISTERING TO BE A SPORT CLUB
In order to be eligible for Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation support, potential sport clubs must complete and provide the following:
1. Sport Club Registration Form
2. Participant Roster
3. Facility Request Form
4. Budget Worksheet and Funding Request
5. Name of Regional, National, International Governing Body or Competitive Association
6. Schedule of Competitions (dates and opponent for both home and away contests)
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
All clubs that meet the following criteria are supported through:
· Limited funding based on mutually identified and agreed upon club
needs
· Facility use privileges as available and according to Scheduling
Considerations
· Use of the Caltech name and logo
· Authorized to request use of the Dean of Student's van
CRITERIA
· All participants are current full-time Caltech students, faculty,
staff, or Caltech-affiliated individuals with current paid membership
in the Caltech Recreation Program.
· Club competes in a regularly defined season of sport during the
regular academic year and/or the club uses Caltech athletic facilities
for practice, instruction, or competition in a physically related
activity.
· Club is an active member and subscribes to all rules of an officially
recognized (by the Assistant Director of Athletics) outside governing
body in its sport.
· Club submits a complete schedule of activities and contests and
an official team roster to the Assistant Director of Athletics at
least two weeks prior to the first contest.
· Club has a designated Caltech student representative who serves
as liaison to the Recreation Office and is responsible to keep the
Assistant Director of Athletics informed of all schedule and roster
changes and other issues as they occur.
· Evidence of interest and commitment from Caltech students, faculty,
and staff in an activity that is unique and adds variety to the
program
