Lake Larsen | Sports Editor
Whether students are looking to continue their competitive passion for high level athletics or just wanting to learn something new, a viable option is Western’s Club Sports. Joining a team gives students the ability to compete nationally in competitive team sports. Club Sports are open to student of any skill and experience level — many rosters are full of students who have never played the sport before coming to college.
The teams within Club Sports are split into two types: Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Tier 2 sports are geared more toward practicing and enjoying the sport while the Tier 1 sports are about competition with other schools and competing within a national league. Below, I’ve listed the Club Sports currently offered at Western.
Tier 1:
Dance Team
Joining the Dance Team allows male and female students the chance to perform in front of the school at home football and basketball games.
Contact the club president Olivia Ashmanskas at oashmanskas14@wou.edu
Men’s Rugby
Playing for the Men’s Rugby Team gives male students the ability to compete against other schools in this full-contact sport.
Contact the club president Chris Davis at cwdavis@wou.edu
Women’s Rugby
Being the only full-contact female club sport, the Women’s Rugby Team is a way for female students to compete in an aggressive sport.
Contact the club president Ciara Brady at cbrady16@wou.edu
Men’s Soccer
The Men’s Soccer team is for male students who want to participate in a higher level of soccer.
Contact the club president Nash Idler at nidler14@wou.edu
Men’s Lacrosse
Being a full contact sport, the Lacrosse Team is another option for male students looking to get involved in hard hitting and fast paced competition.
Contact the club president Justin Morales at jmorales17@wou.edu
Rock Climbing
Whether a student wants to learn how to climb or compete against other schools, the Rock Climbing Club gives the option of a relaxed or competitive experience.
Contact the club president Kayla Baker at kmbaker15@wou.edu
Tier 2:
Women’s Soccer
Competing against other schools all around the west coast, the Women’s Soccer Team is for female students looking to play soccer at a high level.
Contact the club president Haylie Shinsato at hshinsato14@wou.edu
Disc Golf
Brand new this school year, the Disc Golf Club is a way for students to learn about and compete in the sport.
Contact the club president Lucas Castanon at lcastanon15@wou.edu
Martial Arts
No matter what the skill level, the Martial Arts Club grants students the chance to show off their martial art skills with others.
Contact the club president Alex Buschauer at abuschauer14@wou.edu
Running Club
Running with the Running Club gives students the chance to participate in team practices on many different courses and trails as well as the chance to join in on some competitive events.
Contact the club president Sean Martinez at smartinez17@wou.edu
Tennis Club
The Tennis Club gives students the opportunity to hone in their tennis skills against different students in a relaxed or competitive environment.
Contact the club president Jacob Bering at jbering16@wou.edu
Wrestling Club
Meeting several times a week, the Wrestling Club gives students the opportunity to spar with their fellow students to help grow their wrestling skills.
Contact the club president Todd Sjullie at tsjullie17@wou.edu
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