WHAT IS A SPORT CLUB?

Sport Clubs are Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) that are athletic in nature, and have successfully joined the Sport Clubs Council.  The most unique part of Sport Clubs is that they are managed, run, and organized by students - they are not NCAA varsity sports, nor intramural teams.

The activities of these clubs may involve competition on a local, regional, and/or national level.  Sport Clubs are also engaged in fundraising iniatives, community service projects and supporting each other by attendign other Sport Club events.  No FGCU student may be denied membership to any Sport Club. There may be tryouts for a competitive travel team, however if a student does not make the travel team, they are still eligible to participate at practice.

WHAT IS THE SPORT CLUBS COUNCIL (SCC)?

The Sport Clubs Council (SCC) consists of one representative of each Sport Club. The council meets monthly and topics pertinent to the teams are discussed. The council has an Executive Board which consists of 6 representatives elected by the representatives at the final SCC meeting in the Spring Semester. 

Items will come before the SCC for a vote of approval, and the voting method shall be determined by the SCC constitution.  Regardless of the number of club members in attendance, each Sport Club will receive only one vote per voting issue.  At other times, Student Government representatives, Campus Recreation staff or other University administrators may be asked attend SCC meetings to discuss relevant topics.

The SCC Executive Board also plays a large part of the budget process for A&S allocations given to our Sport Clubs, in addition to giving input on program policy development.  Please refer to the Sport Club Statue with Student Government and the “Funding & Purchasing” section of the team manual for details.

WHAT IS THE SCC EXECUTIVE BOARD?

SCC Exec Board has a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and two Budget Chairs. The Exec Board meets regularly to discuss Sport Club policies and procedures, make decisions concerning monetary disbursement, Sport Club disciplinary procedures and situations, and new club membership to the Council. They will also organize and develop fundraisers, community service events, and social events for all Sport Clubs to attend.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SPORT CLUB AND A STUDENT ORGANIZATION?

Sport Clubs are a program area within the Department of Campus Recreation but are also registered student organizations (RSO’s) which have successfully applied to join the Sport Clubs Council.  Sport Clubs report to and are supervised by the Sport Clubs Coordinator. Any Sport Club will primarily go to the Sport Club Office for purchasing needs, event planning assistance, campus facility reservations, among other services provided by the Office.

Registered Student Organizations are organizations formed by any group of currently enrolled students sharing a common interest and/or goal.  These groups report to the Student Organization & Development Coordinator and follow the policies set by the Office of Student Involvement.

 Benefits provided by Florida Gulf Coast University to RSO Sport Clubs, include, but are not limited to:

• Regular use of University buildings, grounds & classrooms
• Ability to request funds from the Sport Clubs Budgetary Committee, as well as Student Government and/or its designated student organizations.
• Access to the Sport Clubs Office resources, as well as the Office of Student Involvement.