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A Club Sport is a student-led organization established through the Campus Recreation Department. Club Sports are designed to serve those who have an interest in committing to an organized sport while at WOU. Club Sports can be recreational or instructional. However, most WOU Club Sports are competitive and represent Western Oregon University in intercollegiate competition. Club Sports teams regularly participate in scheduled practices, may employ part-time coaches, and many compete against other schools across Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and the nation.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Club Sports provide students-officers with a unique learning experience that allows for the development of skills such as team leadership, public relations, fundraising, budgeting, and scheduling. Involvement in a group and team setting creates opportunities to enhance the student\u00b4s overall experiences at Western Oregon University.<\/p>\n

For more information about each Club Sport, and to join a team, go to<\/strong> www.imleagues.com\/WOU <\/a>and click on the “CLUB SPORTS” tab.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the difference between Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and NCAA Athletics?<\/span><\/p>\n

Intramural (IM) teams are organized by, and comprised of, students, faculty, and 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.<\/p>\n

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-led but offer the opportunity to represent WOU in intercollegiate competition and compete for conference, regional, and national championships.<\/p>\n

WOU’s NCAA Athletic teams adhere to the NCAA Division II guidelines, policies, and regulations are managed by the WOU coaches and Athletic Department Administrators.<\/p>\n

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Tier I<\/span><\/span>
Generally speaking, Club Sports in Tier I compete against other Universities\/Colleges in formal competition or perform publicly (i.e. Dance Team).<\/p>\n