Intramural (IM) teams are organized by, and comprised of, students, faculty & staff.  These teams compete against other WOU IM teams in leagues or tournaments organized by the WOU Campus Recreation Department. IM teams typically do not have coaches or regularly scheduled practices. IMs are a “low key” way to participate in organized sports with friends, roommates and/or classmates.

Under the guidance of the Campus Recreation Department, Club Sports teams are managed and run by the teams’ elected student officers. These officers are responsible for adherence to their league or national organization rules, coach selection, travel planning, fundraising, scheduling practices and purchasing equipment/uniforms. Club Sports bridge the gap between Intramural Sports and Intercollegiate Athletics as they are still primarily student-lead but offer the opportunity to represent WOU in intercollegiate competition and compete for conference, regional and national championships.

WOU’s NCAA Athletic teams adhere to the NCAA Division II guidelines, policies, regulations and are managed by the WOU coaches and Athletic Department Administrators.

• Tier I Club Sports typically operate within a governing body (such as a conference or organization) that defines rules for practice/competition, playing season, eligibility for competition, and scheduling.
• To be considered Tier I, a team must participate in, or publicly perform (i.e. Dance Team) at least five (5) times during the academic year.
• Tier I teams are expected to hold practice sessions at least twice each week with the primary goal of skill development and preparation for competition.

• Self-directed sport and leisure pursuits
• May have an occasional team or individual competition
• Occasional group outings/trips
• Limited or no travel
• Moderate administrative support from Campus Recreation