The purpose of these groups is to allow members to compete at a high level of competition approaching that of varsity sports. Sport Clubs represent the university in their respective leagues as they compete against other university teams. Many Chico State sport clubs are nationally ranked and regularly compete at the national level. In addition to involvement in the sport, these teams provide excellent opportunities for student leadership. Sport Club teams receive partial funding from the university.
Teams raise the remainder of their annual budgets through fundraising and team dues.
Sport Club teams include men s lacrosse, women s lacrosse, men s rugby, women s rugby, inline hockey, men s volleyball, ultimate frisbee, men s water polo, women s water polo, cycling, and water skiing. Job opportunities include sports officials for all officiated intramural sports, sport supervisors for all intramural sports, facility supervisors for all open recreation activities, lifeguards for all pool programming, and climbing wall staff for instructing students on climbing wall techniques and safety.