Club Sports Competitive Levels

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Our mission for club sports at Lehigh is to provide a high quality, enjoyable and student-engaged athletics experience. Our programs promote student leadership, teamwork, learning, and competitiveness across a range of intensity and commitment levels. Club Sports at Lehigh are organized around the five commitment levels listed below.

Club Varsity:

• A National Sports Affiliation that allows for League, Regional or National championships at the Club Sports level
• A certified paid head coach approved by the Club Sports Director and supported financially through the Department of Athletics
• Competing in the required number of contests/events as determined by the league or affiliate organization
• Meeting the athletic talent qualifications /standards (tryouts) as determined by the head coach to be selected as a member of the team
• Commitment at daily practice (minimum of three per week or as scheduled by the head coach)
• Cooperation with the head coach to determine the budget for equipment, uniforms and travel and other necessities
• Traveling to contests as a team via commercial bus carrier
Club Highly Competitive:

• A National Sports Affiliation that allows for League, Regional or National championships at the Club Sports level
• Meeting the athletic talent qualifications/standards (tryouts) as determined by the student leadership
• Competing in the required number of competitions as determined by the league or affiliate organization
• Commitment at all practice sessions as determined by the Club President or student leader
• Transportation to contests via personal vehicles or rental vehicles operated by team members
• A volunteer/or paid coach as required by the league or organization
Club Competitive:

• Acceptance of all players of all skill levels
• The provision of an opportunity for all participants to test their skill level through the use of tournaments or intra squad competitions
• The provision of instruction and guidance between experienced participants and less experienced participants and encourage proper techniques in a structured environment
• Transportation to contests via personal vehicles or rental vehicles operated by team members
Club Recreational:

• The provision of a fun and social gathering for players of all skill levels
• The provision of a minimal schedule of games within the local community or intra-squad matches which serve to create an opportunity for personal growth and camaraderie among teammates
Spirit Groups:

• Perform at athletic, campus and community events as determined by the head coach/student leader
• Meeting the specific talent qualifications/standards (tryouts) as determined by the student leadership and coach
• A liaison from the Athletics Department must be consulted for all varsity athletic event appearances
• A volunteer or paid coach (as required by the League or organization)

The primary difference between club level sports and varsity intercollegiate sports are the funding sources associated with participation and the wide range of commitment levels, (time, competitiveness, and financial) which are determined largely by the club members. In addition to club sports, there are a number of student Spirit Groups that are governed by the club sport policies and expectations. These groups serve to provide entertainment and promote campus spirit at Lehigh University varsity athletics contests, as well as for campus and local community events.

To contact the Club Sports office call 610-758-1703 or e-mail inclbspt@lehigh.edu