{"id":38,"date":"2026-05-29T08:41:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:05:33","slug":"sport-clubs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/sport-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center utkwds-hero-full-width-image\" style=\"min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-853 size-full\" alt=\"A large group of cub sport leaders.\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports-1024x349.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports-1536x524.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/Club-sports-2048x698.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-orange-bar has-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-hero-full-width-content has-smokey-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sport Clubs<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;RecSports&nbsp;Sport&nbsp;Clubs&nbsp;program provides the perfect venue and resources for a wide variety of student-led clubs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sport&nbsp;Clubs offer students&nbsp;the opportunity to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in organized recreational and competitive activities&nbsp;that range from team-play to outdoor adventures.&nbsp;Sport&nbsp;Clubs provide a&nbsp;fun and engaging environment for students to stay active, get involved on campus, and connect with others through&nbsp;shared interests.&nbsp;For more information about the Sport Clubs program, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:clubsports@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sportclubs@utk.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:865-974-2299\">865-974-2299.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A variety of clubs are available for&nbsp;students,&nbsp;and new clubs are always welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-3up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/badmintonclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Badminton<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/ballroomdanceteam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ballroom Dance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/baseball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baseball<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/volsmcbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Basketball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkwomensclubballwixcomutk-club-bask\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkwomensclubballwixcomutk-club-bask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Basketball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/bassclub\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/bassclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bass Fishing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/claytarget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clay Target<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/climbingclub\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/climbingclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climbing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utkagc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utkagc\">Competitive Cheer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/crew\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/crew\">Crew<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/enmotion\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/enmotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">En Motion Dance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkesports\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkesports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">E-Sports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/equestrian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equestrian<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/fencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fencing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkclubfieldhockey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkclubfieldhockey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Hockey<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkgaa\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkgaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaelic Football<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/golf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s&nbsp;Golf<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/womensclubgolf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/womensclubgolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women\u2019s Golf<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/active-clubs\/#custom-collapse-0-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/gymnastics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gymnastics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/active-clubs\/#custom-collapse-0-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/tennesseehockey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/tennesseehockey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s&nbsp;Ice Hockey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/ladyicevols\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/ladyicevols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women\u2019s Ice Hockey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/volslax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Lacrosse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/womenslacrosse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Lacrosse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/active-clubs\/#custom-collapse-0-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/martialarts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martial Arts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/paintball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paintball<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/pickleballclub\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/pickleballclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pickleball<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/powerlifting\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/powerlifting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Powerlifting<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utk_roundnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roundnet<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/tennesseerugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Rugby<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utwrfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Rugby<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/running\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Running<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/sailing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sailing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/skydivingclub\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/skydivingclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skydiving<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/menssoccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Soccer<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/womenssoccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Soccer<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/club-softball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/swimclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swim<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/utk-ttc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Table Tennis<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/tennis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennis<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/tumbleutk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tumble<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/mensultimatefrisbee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Ultimate<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/womensultimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Ultimate<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/mensvolleyball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men&#8217;s Volleyball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/womensvolleyball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Volleyball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/volwake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wakeboard<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/waterpolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Polo<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/wrestling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrestling<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donate to Sport Clubs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our&nbsp;sport&nbsp;clubs depend on the generosity of alumni, friends, and family to help support club activity and growth. Your support may&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with travel, uniforms, equipment, facility rentals, and even help attend a national championship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the University of Tennessee on behalf of a specific sport club or the general Sport Clubs program, there are two ways to&nbsp;do so:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Donation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/give.utk.edu\/campaigns\/42950\/donations\/new?designation=recsports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecSports Development Funds page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate which fund you wish to donate to.&nbsp;If you do not see the specific club you wish to donate to, please select Sport Clubs Alumni Fund.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you select the Sport Clubs Alumni Fund, please include the name of the club in the&nbsp;additional&nbsp;comments section. Make sure to specify men\u2019s or women\u2019s if necessary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;a specific club, then your donation will be applied to the overall Sport Clubs program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mail-In Donation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make checks payable to: The University of Tennessee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate club name you wish to donate to on the memo line.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail to:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sport Clubs<br>RecSports Department<br>2111 Volunteer Blvd.<br>Knoxville, TN 37996<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donors are encouraged to donate via the online process&nbsp;if at all&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT Office of Alumni Affairs and Development will contact you about your tax credit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any other questions, please contact the Sport Clubs coordinator at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sportclubs@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sportclubs@utk.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"tel:865-974-0492\">865-974-0492<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What can involvement in a&nbsp;sport&nbsp;club do for me?<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from the opportunity to learn a new sport or continue in a familiar one, the Sport Clubs program gives students an opportunity to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in the leadership roles and decision-making process of club activities. The success of individual clubs and the Sport Club program is dependent on the professionalism and leadership shown by the club officers, advisors, and coaches.&nbsp;Club members nominate student officers who run the day-to-day operations of the club, which include scheduling practices and games, contracting referees, arranging transportation, and compiling a budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What is the difference between sport clubs and intramurals?<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply, intramural activities are short-term competitions among UT students, faculty, and staff. Sport clubs are for students who want to enjoy a longer relationship (usually both semesters) with their sport of choice and the other students who share an interest in that activity. Some clubs are only competitive, recreational, or instructional, but most clubs have a combination of these elements. Competitive&nbsp;clubs&nbsp;usually compete as part of a regional or national league, and travel to tournaments and matches throughout the southeast and even across the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Are there fees to participate with clubs?<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While each club decides if member dues are necessary,&nbsp;most&nbsp;clubs&nbsp;require&nbsp;dues&nbsp;to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with certain operational&nbsp;costs. These costs include paying for travel, uniforms, equipment, and tournament costs. Member dues vary from club to club.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Who can join?<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current UT students who have&nbsp;paid&nbsp;their&nbsp;Student&nbsp;Programs&nbsp;and Services Fee (SPSF)&nbsp;and faculty and staff&nbsp;who have&nbsp;RecSports&nbsp;memberships&nbsp;are welcome to join. However, some leagues have requirements that are separate from university and Sport Clubs program policies. UT faculty and staff may also serve as club advisors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Do I have to be an expert player to join a club?<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Clubs are open to students of all levels of skill and ability.&nbsp;Some clubs require no experience, just a desire to work hard, learn the sport, and to be a responsible, contributing club member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How do I join?<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A current contact person for each club is listed through each club\u2019s profile page on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/utk.collegiatelink.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOLink website<\/a>. These individuals will be happy&nbsp;to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;you further in becoming a member of the club.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Other means include attending the club interest meetings, held at the start of each semester, or RecFest, held each year during Welcome Week.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Attend&nbsp;a club&nbsp;practice! Because no formal sign up is&nbsp;required, interested students are welcome to attend a&nbsp;club&nbsp;practice ready to play. Just ask for a club officer and&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;that you are interested in joining the club.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested club members can join at any time throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/faq\/#custom-collapse-0-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How are clubs funded?<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clubs are funded through the following means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sport Clubs allocation (Via the \u201cPoints\u201d system; see&nbsp;the Sport Clubs Handbook for more information)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Club dues or membership fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Club fundraising 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