About Clubs Sports
The Sports Club Department at Rutgers University consists of 57 student-led organizations for over 3,000 participants on all 5 New Brunswick campuses of the State University of New Jersey. The professional staff is responsible for the implementation of the program with the student officers of each Club Sport.
Interested in joining a Club Sport?
Please contact the President of the Club you are interested in.
Definition of a Club Sport
As of July 1, 2021, the definition of a Club Sport is a:
A non-Academic student organization that competes two or more times inter-collegiately sanctioned by a governing body or association excluding regional or national competitions.
Eligibility
Member Eligibility
All full-time enrolled students (under-graduate, graduate, professional and doctoral) on the Rutgers New Brunswick-Piscataway Campus paying the University Recreation Fee are eligible to participate in Club Sports. All faculty & staff with a recreation membership are eligible to participate.
All students must complete and be approved on Do Sports Easy to practice or compete. Do Sports Easy is the Club Sports departments administrative website to assist with risk management for Clubs and members.
Individual leagues and governing bodies may have different requirements for competing.
Satellite Campus Eligibility
Students at Rutgers- Camden or Rutgers- Newark are eligible to participate if the campus they attend classes on does not have an active Club Sport organization in their desired Sport.
- Start a Club Sport
New Club Sport Application Process
New Club Criteria
Students that wish to create a new Club Sports must apply to the Sport Club Office and should be aware of the below timelines and requirements. For an application to be considered a Club must meet the below criteria:
- Meet Definition- Non-Academic student organization that competes two or more times inter-collegiately sanctioned by a governing body or association excluding regional or national competitions.
- Student Interest- Have at least 15 interested students submitted on the application
- Cannot be the same activity as an existing organization within Sport Clubs
Application Timeline
Application Process
For a more detailed outline of the New Sport Club Application process please consult the Club Sport Manual.
- Meeting with Club Sport Staff Member
- Application on Smartsheet
- Review Application
- Presentation
- Vote by Club Sport Staff and Club Sport Advisory Board
Decision
Decisions will be based on if the Club meets all criteria, the availability of resources by the Club Sport Department, the quality of the application and based on an assessment of the risk of the activity.
- Officer Resources
- Rutgers Crew
Interested in joining Rutgers Crew?
More information can be found by visiting their website at rucrew.com.
Hazing Information
The University Code of Student Conduct (the Code) expressly prohibits hazing. The Code defines hazing as:
- Engaging in any act that impacts the mental, emotional, or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization or team whose
members are Rutgers University students. - Engaging in any activity that is inconsistent with regulations or policies of Rutgers University or laws in the State of New Jersey for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization or team whose members are Rutgers University students.
Rutgers University investigates every allegation of hazing. Any student found responsible for committing, attempting to commit, or assisting others in committing an act of hazing shall be subject to sanctioning under the Code of Student Conduct. Disciplinary actions can include removal from the University or termination of university employment.
- How to Recognize and Report Hazing
If you believe that you, or someone else, is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
The University strongly encourages students to seek medical assistance for themselves or for anyone else who is dangerously under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Learn more about the medical amnesty policy.
It is important for others to act and prevent hazing by:
- Learning to recognize hazing and reporting what you see. Does someone’s behavior seem different? Are they falling asleep in class? Are they bruised? Are they never around? Do they need money to buy things for their “big brother”?
- Resisting anyone who encourages you to join hazing activities. If something seems like hazing, it probably is. If there are conditions put on someone becoming part of your group, it is probably not something you want to be a part of.
- Notifying police and appropriate University staff if you are aware of a potential incident. Hazing is a potential crime. It is also potentially dangerous to everyone involved. Too often we have seen small incidents escalate into something larger and more lethal. If you see something that looks like an incident, report it.
Rutgers University encourages anyone who believes they are being hazed, or who otherwise has knowledge of a hazing incident, to report the incident to the Office of Student Conduct. Reports can be submitted using the Online Reporting Form. When submitting the report, please be as detailed as possible and include any supporting information where applicable (photos, screenshots, recordings, names, etc). The University will maintain confidentiality to the extent possible, to protect those who expose acts of hazing. Reports can also be emailed to studentconduct@echo.rutgers.edu. Reports or concerns of hazing can also be submitted anonymously 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-833-783-8442 or through the Rutgers Compliance Helpline.
Incidents can also be reported to the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) at 732-932-7111. Additional information and resources for reporting can be found here: Report a Concern.
Individuals can also call the National Anti-Hazing Hotline 1-888-NOT-HAZE (668-4293)
For more information on Hazing Prevention and Education at Rutgers University please see https://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/hazing#howto.
