Women's Club Sports!
Hi Friends,
I imagine that you all are super excited about graduating from High School, as you should be. What you have just did is a great accomplishment and you should feel very proud of yourselves. So, congratulations Class of 2016! With all of the excitement and anticipation of what the future holds for you here at UNCG, it can also be a bittersweet experience. You may not only be leaving behind your parents, siblings, family and friends but maybe even a coach, teammate(s) and athletic career. With me being a former high school athlete I know exactly the distress you may be feeling. For this reason I have decided a post about our UNCG Club Sports Program, specifically for you. My goal is that, by the time you finish reading this, you have been put at ease and are well informed of your options.
As an upcoming Freshman I found myself frequently wondering what opportunities outside of Varsity Sports were available for me to participate in while in college. Little did I know that UNCG had such a large variety for students to chose from, ranging from Club to Intramural Sports, which I will talk about as the summer progresses. Both of these are great options if you are looking for something fun to do in your spare time, get engaged with your fellow Spartans, assist your personal development or stay in shape during the school year.
Club sports are not Varsity athletics nor are they members of the NCAA. They are Student Organizations. When participating in a club sport you will play against other colleges and universities at a very competitive level. Though everyone is capable of joining a club sport, no one is guaranteed playing time. Unlike Intramural Sports, they are not free of charge and there are varying expenses that will need to be covered. All students are allowed to join and participate in a club sport no matter their age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political association, religious beliefs or athleticism.
This week I will only be discussing the Women’s Clubs Sports that UNCG currently offers, but if you are a Male, you wish to play a Co-Ed sport or you would like to learn how to start a new club sport that does not already exist, that too will be covered in future blog posts.
The Women’s Club Sports that are established here at “The G” include:
Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball and
Volleyball
Each of these clubs are offered to students all year long but it is totally up to you whether you take part during either one semester or both.
Though each of these clubs brings something different to the table, one thing that they have in common is that they are all set out to promote growth within our community and provide UNCG students with a safe place to have fun. To learn more about a certain club and its membership prerequisites, visit the following linkhttp://campusrec.uncg.edu/clubs/current/. If you have any further questions pertaining to the cost, requirements, practice times, or upcoming schedules and events of a particular club, refer to that club’s page or contact the club’s officers.
