Club Sports
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in club sports, regardless of experience or skill level. Club sports offer opportunities for students to continue with a sport from high school, or try something totally new. Club sports are organized but less involved than varsity sports as the coach’s role is on a part-time basis.
Students should expect a decent level of commitment and attend practices and competitions as often as possible; however, time commitments vary from sport to sport and depend on individual schedules. Some level of travel is required, including overnight trips. Club sports, as well as varsity sports, offer an alternative way to earn physical education credits and therefore avoid taking traditional gym classes. This makes them a practical way for students to stay active and fulfill their requirements without putting a large strain on their schedule.
For more information on how to get involved in a club sport, contact John Maurizi, Director of Campus Recreation, at jmaurizi@stevens.edu, or keep a look out for team representatives at various club fairs and recruitment events.
Varsity Sports
Although all varsity teams offer the opportunity for students to try out for the sport, most team members were recruited. The first step in getting involved in a varsity sport is to contact the coach of the sport you are interested in as soon as possible, as well as completing a medical and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) clearance process.
Students should expect a larger time commitment for varsity sports. Team members are required to attend all practices and competitions, unless there is an understandable conflict. In addition to typical practices, strength and conditioning sessions are also required in and out of season. Traveling on a regular basis is also common for varsity athletes, including overnight trips. As stated above, the time commitment is offset slightly by the fact that varsity sports do count for gym requirements.
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