UMD Sport Clubs offers students the opportunity to participate as members of clubs that are competitive, recreational, or instructional based, or some combination of the three. Competitive clubs may travel to compete against teams from other universities on a local, state, regional, and national level. Each club is led by an elected group of student officers and most hold meetings or practices on a weekly or monthly basis. The cost of dues varies from club to club and is used to assist with club expenses, along with fundraising activities. Besides the opportunity to be active, meet new people, have fun, and possibly compete, Sport Clubs also places a big emphasis on student leadership and development. Students are responsible for turning in facility requests, scheduling practices and games, managing the club budget, organizing travel, and recruiting new members. Leadership training is part of the annual sport club calendar to assist sport club officers in developing and growing the skills needed to be successful in leading their organization.
