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UPCOMING EVENTS
Men's Rugby vs. Humboldt State Feb 6th, 1pm Lower Field Women's Water Polo vs. Cal Berkeley Feb 6th, 12pm Main Pool Men's Lacrosse vs. University of the Pacific Feb 13th, 1pm Upper Field Men's Rugby vs. UC Berkeley Feb 27th, 2:30pm Lower Field Women's Rugby vs. Humboldt State Feb 27th, 1pm Lower Field Men's Rugby vs. Santa Clara Mar 6th, 1pm Lower Field Women's Water Polo League Games March 6th & 7th Main Pool For more info email: info@ucscsportsclubs.com Welcome to the Sports Club Program here at UCSC. Similar to the Intramural Program which I also supervise, Sports Club history go back almost to the beginning of history at UCSC. A Sports Club team was the first one to call themselves the “Banana Slugs”. We have won national championships in a variety of sports. But what is most important is that the driving force behind all Sports Club teams are their inclusive nature. Most players on these teams never played the sport they participate in prior to attending college. This creates a sense of belonging and connectiveness that is so unique here at UCSC. So find a sport and give it a go! We’re waiting for you. Kevin “Skippy” Givens - Sports Club Supervisor PLEASE NOTE: Sports Club teams and their activities are entirely run by UCSC Students. All coaches are Volunteers. Since the initial inclusion of the Rugby team in 1967, Sports Clubs at UCSC have been a focal point of student activites. The teams are traditionally student driven and serve as a crucial competitive outlet. The basic philosophy of the Sports Club Program is two fold. First and foremost, it is to provide a healthy and supportive atmosphere that celebrates sports as culture. Secondly, it is to be as competitive as possible while keeping within the parameters of sportsmanship and goodwill. There is no true uniformity between Sports Club teams. Some compete against other schools in set leagues while others have a more casual approach. Some compete against other Division III schools while others compete against the big schools in Division I. The single unifying aspect of all Sports Club Teams is their passion for sports. All Sports Club participants are expected to be fit and able to practice and compete withour hinderance. Some sports require a physical in order to participate. All participants are required to fill out a Medical History Update form. Due to the low level of funding for Sports Club Teams, you may be expected to pay for team fees, uniforms and other costs associated with participating on a team. INSURANCE: All undergraduates and graduate students at UCSC have insurance. However, that coverage may not be enough to cover the costs associated with even low level injuries. All participants are strongly encouraged to have additional insurance prior to participating in Sports Club practices and agames. Please review your coverage to make sure it is sufficient. For more information, contact Kevin Givens at 459-4220 or email at kdgivens@cats.ucsc.edu. The Sports Club Office is in the Intramural Sports Office at the East Fieldhouse, upstairs next to the main pool. The biggest change is the creation of a Tiered Club System. Teams that compete in a sanctioned league w/ extensive travel, have the opportunity to compete for a national champion, have a history at UCSC are Tier I teams. Teams that do not meet that criteria are a Tier II team. Teams that are border line Recreational are Tier III teams. Please visit the OPERS Facebook Group at: http://www.facebook.com/ucsc.opers 
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UCSC Recreation Department • OPERS • 1156 High Street • Santa Cruz, California 95064 (831) 459-2806 • info@ucscrecreation.com |
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