Club Sports provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff with similar interests to participate in various sport and recreational activities. Club Sports bridge the gap between intramural and intercollegiate athletics by providing competition at specialized levels, participation in tournaments and opportunities to practice. Although some clubs remain solely recreational, most are highly competitive. Club privileges include the use of the Miami name, a small budget allotted by Student Activities, and athletic facilities when available.
Most clubs supplement their budget through membership fees and fund raising.
Miami University's Club Sports program gives the student an opportunity to take part in the leadership, responsibility and decision making process of club activities. The success of the Club Sport is dependent on the professionalism and leadership shown by the club officers, advisors and coaches. It is created for students, by students, under the supervision of the Recreational Sports Center - Club Sports Director and Club Sports Council. A club sport usually develops when several students express a desire to participate in a particular sport activity that is not currently offered by Miami University. A desire to fill the need for a uniquely structured sport activity that may be competitive, recreational, or instructional in nature.