Club Sports


Club Sports are student-led groups that engage in recreational, competitive and/or instructional sport-related activities. If this is your first time using the Wellness Portal, learn more on the Wellness Portal Instructional webpage.


Participating in Club Sports

Individual and Dual Sports

  • Badminton
  • Barbell
  • Boxing
  • Equestrian (English/Western)
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Kendo
  • Outing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Ski Racing
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

Team Sports: Outdoor

  • Baseball
  • Basketball (Men, Women)
  • Cricket
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse (Men, Women)
  • Quadball (Previously known as Quidditch.)
  • Roundnet (Previously known as Spikeball.)
  • Rugby (Men, Women)
  • Soccer (Men, Women)
  • Softball
  • Ultimate (Men, Women)

Team Sports: Indoor

  • Curling
  • Esports
  • Gymnastics (Men, Women)
  • Hockey (Men, Women)
  • Roller Hockey
  • Synchronized Skating
  • Volleyball (Men, Women)
  • Waterpolo (Men, Women)

The Syracuse University Club Sport Program functions on student initiative and leadership. Please follow the instructions below.

Phase One: Initiation and Recognition of New Club Sports Teams

Prior to petitioning to form a new club, students should consider and plan to address the following.

  1. Sufficient student interest/participation in the activity.
  2. Availability of facilities for practice and/or competition.
  3. Opportunity for extramural competition for competitive clubs.
  4. Availability of coaches and/or instructors.
  5. Acceptable risk level of the activity.
  6. Ensuring that all club members comply with the Syracuse University Code of Student Conduct and information contained in the Sport Club Handbook.
  7. Student representative ability to assume the overall responsibility and coordination of the club.
  8. Availability of a faculty or staff advisor.

Phase Two: Club Sports Administration Team Meeting

  1. Contact the Club Sports staff at 315.443.5163 to schedule an initial meeting to discuss the proposed new club.
  2. Students interested in forming a new club sports team should provide a brief, written overview of the proposed activity. This overview should include, but not be limited to, a statement of purpose, goals and objectives, facility and equipment requirements, and any other pertinent information.
  3. Requests for new club sports teams will be evaluated based on potential risk, possible duplication of existing clubs, student interest, financial support and available facilities.

By appointment, the Barnes Center at The Arch athletic trainer is available for club sports athletes experiencing sport-related injuries. Please call the Club Sports staff at 315.443.5163 to schedule an appointment. 

For more information or questions, please contact the following staff members or call 315.443.5163.


Club Sports: Using the Wellness Portal IMLeagues Platform

  1. Navigate to the Wellness Portal IMLeagues platform.
  2. In the top right corner select “Create an Account” and follow prompts. Please note, unless a different email address is proactively requested, a Syracuse University email address (@syr.edu) will be required.
    1. When ready to complete, select “Create Account.”

    Non-Syracuse University Email Addresses

    Please contact the Club Sports staff, to create a Wellness Portal IMLeagues account with a non-Syracuse University email address (@syr.edu).

    1. Navigate to the Wellness Portal IMLeagues platform.
    2. In the top right corner, select “LOGIN.” Then, using a collegiate email address (e.g. @syr.edu, @esf.edu) and the chosen password, complete the login process.
    3. Next, select “Syracuse University” from the top navigation bar.
    4. Select "Club Sports."
    5. Near the top left, select "Handbooks & Manuals."

    1. Navigate to the Wellness Portal IMLeagues platform.
    2. In the top right corner, select “LOGIN.” Then, using a collegiate email address (e.g. @syr.edu, @esf.edu) and the chosen password, complete the login process.
    3. Next, select “Syracuse University” from the top navigation bar.
    4. Select "Club Sports."
    5. Scroll down to explore the list of available Club Sports opportunities.
    6. When you find the desired Club Sports opportunity, select "View" to learn more about the team. To begin submitting a request to join, select "Join."
    7. Next, complete all prompted requirements. When ready to complete, select “Send Request.”
    8. To review requests and messages, select your name in the top right corner.

    1. Navigate to the Wellness Portal IMLeagues platform.
    2. In the top right corner, select “LOGIN.” Then, using a collegiate email address (e.g. @syr.edu, @esf.edu) and the chosen password, complete the login process.
    3. Next, select “Syracuse University” from the top navigation bar.
    4. Select "Club Sports."
    5. Scroll down to explore the list of available Club Sports opportunities.
    6. When you find the desired Club Sports opportunity, select "View."
    7. Near the top, select "Roster."
    8. Next to the team member's name, locate the person identified as "(Captain)" and select "Send Message."
    9. To review requests and messages, select your name in the top right corner.

    Club Sports Forms

    Please note, the below forms are available within the Wellness Portal IMLeagues Platform under “Forms” for approved Club Sports members.

    • Club Sports Advisor Packet and Contract (Please print a copy for your advisor.)
    • Club Sports Coaches Agreement
    • Club Sports Expenditure of Funds Form
    • Club Sports Handbook
    • Club Sports Member List
    • Club Sports Registration Form
    • Club Sports Release of Liability Form
    • Club Sports Sample Constitution
    • Club Sports Travel Form