The UMBC Sport Club Program, a division of the Office of RecSports, offers the campus community a wide variety of recreation, instruction, and competition in 24 sports and activities. In addition, it offers the campus an alternative to intramural, physical education, and intercollegiate competition. Currently, the clubs provide recreation to more than 500 students. The level of competition varies for each club.
Some clubs compete on a national level, while others offer a more relaxed setting.
The Sport Club rogram plays an integral role in the educational setting within the university. Participation in the program gives the individual the opportunity to practice and participate in organized physical activities, testing skill through competition with clubs from other Universities. The students' involvement in the program is designed to be enjoyable and educational, while developing friendships and new experiences as a result of participation. Participants and club coaches should uphold high ethical and moral standards while display of sportmanship, comradarie, and spirit are highly encouraged. Membership in the UMBC Sport Club program is open to students, faculty, staff, and affiliated members.