Leadership Opportunities
Our sport clubs provide a number of valuable leadership experience that you can talk about in future job and internship interviews.
Become a sport club officer and play a vital role in the administration and success of your club. Officers are elected to lead their club in a variety of roles, including president, treasurer, secretary, recruitment chair, travel coordinator, and safety officer.
Attend Sport Club Council meetings to advocate for change and progress with the sport club program. The Council meets twice per semester with representatives from each club. You’ll get to vote on issues and new club petitions, hear about tips and strategies to improve your own club, and connect with other sport clubs.
Serve on the Sport Club Administrative Board to learn about governance, conflict resolution, problem solving, fiscal responsibility, and budgeting. 13 Sport Club members from across the Sport Club Community are elected to serve as a voice for all clubs on important issues such as discipline, policy changes, new club petitions, funding allocations, and other special requests. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a sport club program that is of the students, for the students, by the students.
Contact scboard@recwell.wisc.edu if you are interested.
Sport Clubs
We support more than 50 different sport clubs―student-run organizations that practice and compete at the local, regional, national, and international level. Although each club varies in its level of competition and commitment requirements, each offers an opportunity to represent the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of a team.
Join or Find a Club
Sport Clubs offer opportunities to compete in a sport you love or to learn a sport that’s completely new. Contact a club directly to learn more about practice schedules, tryouts, competition requirements, and how to get involved.
JOIN A TEAM
Click here for information on club registration through DSE, and driver authorization.
CLUB CANVAS
Click here to enroll in the Sports Club canvas course.
GIVE TODAY
Give a gift to a Sport Club of your choice.
Sports Club Awards
Each year, four clubs are recognized for their contributions to the Sport Club Community and representing UW–Madison Sports Clubs around the country.
2026 Club of the Year
Curling is the 2026 Sport Club of the year for their hard work on the ice. Congratulations to all of the members!
Clubs of the Year
2025 – 2026 Tier 1 Sport Club of the Year: Triathlon
Clubs of the Year
2025 – 2026 Tier 2 Sport Club of the Year: Irish Dance
Clubs of the Year
2025 – 2026 Tier 3 Sport Club of the Year: Dance Elite
Sports Club Achievements
UW Sport Clubs are proudly dedicated to high achievement within their respective sports. Each year, UW Sport Club members compete at the highest level of their club sport.
2025 – 2026 National Championship Appearances
Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Cricket, Cycling Curling, Dance Elite, Disc Golf, Esports, Fastpitch Softball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey, Irish Dance, Japanese Karate, Women’s Lacrosse, Pickleball, Men’s Rugby, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track, Tennis, and Men’s and Women’s Volleyball
2025 – 2026 National Champions
Curling, Dance Elite, Gymnastics, and Men’s Volleyball
Form a New Club
Love a sport but don’t see it offered? Make sure you search all registered organizations via the WIN (Wisconsin Involvement Network) to make sure it’s not available elsewhere on campus.
If we don’t already have your sport in our program, you can start that process. Use the following resources to get you started or contact our team for assistance.
Policies
Gender Equity Policy
Currently enrolled UW–Madison students and faculty and staff with paid Rec Well memberships are eligible to participate in the Sport Clubs Program. So long as a Sport Club athlete meets these requirements, they are eligible to practice on the gendered Sport Club of their choice. Each Sport Club’s national governing body may have additional requirements or policies regarding gendered roster eligibility for sanctioned competition. If you have questions about your eligibility based on gender, contact sportclubs@recwell.wisc.edu and we will work directly with you to research any additional eligibility considerations.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Hazing Policy
- UW–Madison policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-2001
- Wisconsin State Legislature: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/948/51
Athletic Training for Sport Club Athletes
Our athletic trainers ensure that our 3,600+ sport club athletes are safely performing at the highest level. With three convenient clinic locations around campus and flexible hours, our athletic trainers help with injury evaluation, post-injury rehabilitation, sports medicine education, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each sport club establishes its own membership requirements, dues and club activities. All programs are available to UW students, faculty and staff. Contact a club directly for specific membership information.
No. Most of our sport clubs are open to all levels of competition and participation and often offer various teams based on involvement and skill. Some clubs may have competitive traveling teams in addition to practice teams.
For athletes looking for a more competitive environment, many of our clubs send teams to compete at the regional, national, and international level. Several clubs are ranked nationally each year.
A maximum of two sport club members may participate in the corresponding intramural sport. For example, no more than two members of the Women’s Club Soccer team may play on the same intramural soccer team. However, there is no limit to the number of Women’s Club Soccer members who may play on the same intramural Ultimate Frisbee team.
Varsity athletes should contact their coaches regarding participation in the Sport Club or Intramural Sports program.
Equipment requirements vary by club. Some clubs may have equipment available while other clubs may require you to supply your own. Contact a club officer directly or visit the club website for more information.
Club fees vary by club, although many clubs participate in fundraising activities to help offset some expenses, such as travel. Contact a club officer directly or visit the club website for more information.
Sport clubs receive funding from membership fees, fundraising and gifts, as well as through an allocation process determined by the Sport Club Executive Board. The Sport Club program also received a generous anonymous endowment to cover certain sport club expenses.
Travel requirements vary by club. Many clubs travel to compete against other colleges at the regional, national, and international level. Contact a club officer directly or check the club website for more information.
1. Go to https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/
2. Log in using your NetID
3. Select the box on the left titled: “Appointments”
4. Click “Schedule an appointment”
5. Select “Athletic Trainer.” DO NOT SELECT “Lakeshore Clinic”
6. Select “Sport Clubs After Hours Athletic Training at Lakeshore Clinic”
7. Select “Schedule at Lakeshore Athletic Training Clinic”
8. Select desired appointment time. Appointments within one hour of booking may be available but will not be shown online. If you would like to be seen within an hour, it is recommended to call the clinic at (608) 265-5600.
Cuts and lacerations that don’t need stitches (or you’re not sure), strains and sprains, concussion, suspected fractures that do not require immediate care, preventative taping/bracing/padding. If you’re unsure, call the clinic during operating hours: (608) 265-5600.
Support a Sport Club
Sport clubs are registered student organizations that allow students to participate and compete in sports they love. Of the 3,600+ students actively involved in the program each year, many choose to continue playing a sport they enjoyed in high school, while others take the opportunity to learn a new skill or sport. Our clubs proudly represent the University of Wisconsin–Madison at the regional, national, and international level.
“The Swim Club has grown to be more than just a Sport Club, but a family of students. I look forward everyday to coming to practice and being able to be with my friends, and preparing for meets all around the country.”
“The Rugby Club has been a space to build brotherhood with other likeminded yet diverse individuals. Many of my best memories and friends at UW come from my time with the club. From traveling far and wide to muddy practices at U-Bay, I could not imagine I would be the person I am today if not for my club!”
“My time with the Softball Club team has been some of my greatest experiences here at UW so far. This past year we were able to quality for Nationals for the first time, and your support helped us to finance our travel down to Columbus, GA.”