KU Recreation Services

Notices & Events

Annual Steam Shutdown: May 19-24
•There will be NO HOT WATER May 19-24 in the ASRFC.
•This will affect towel service, showers, and fluctuating temps in the building.
•Thank you for your understanding during this planned shutdown.
Canoe KU Trip Coming in May - Deadline Extended to May 22nd!
•Trip will take place May 28 - June 3.
•Float down the Buffalo River in Arkansas.
•Don't delay, apply today!
Racquetball Court #3 Closed Indefinitely
•Due to shattered glass, this court is closed, but is anticipated to be open on June 17.
•Thank you for your cooperation while it is being fixed.
Enter the Leave Your Mark Design Contest
•Submissions accepted April 17 - June 12
•Open to any KU Student
•Winning design will be put on wall by the track in the ASRFC
Play-By 3-on-3 Men's & Women's BB Tournaments
•Get your team together now for the summer tourney.
•Registration will be from May 22nd - May 29th.; Play will begin May 31st
•Register online at IMLeagues.com/KU
Bikes for Rent in ODP
•Outdoor Pursuits now has bikes available to rent.
•Mountain and Comfort bikes are available.

How to Become a Sport Club

New Club Recognition

Any student organization currently registered with the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC), may apply for Sport Club status by submitting a “Request for Recognition”, Appendix A. After submitting a Request for Recognition form, a prospective sport club must meet all of the following criteria to obtain Sport Club recognition within the KU Recreation Services:

*These are general rules. You will want to meet with Tyler Spencer to set up a plan.

  • Meet the enclosed definition of a Sport Club.
  • Conduct a campus–wide organizational meeting to investigate interest in the Sport Club idea.
  • Submit a Membership Roster with at least 8 prospective student members or the minimum number of student members needed to participate in a team sport activity.
  • Submit a completed constitution that has been approved by the Sport Club Coordinator.
  • Register as a Student Organization with the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (400 Kansas Union).
  • Open a SOFAS account in Carruth O'Leary.
  • Attend an Officers' Leadership Workshop or alternative training session.
  • Demonstrate that the club purpose is consistent with the KU Recreation Services' purpose and philosophy.
  • Demonstrate that adequate facilities are available for the club to meet and practice.
  • Demonstrate the Sport Club Program has the necessary resources to supervise the proposed Sport Club.
  • Present sport club idea to the Sport Club Council for their recommendation to the Sport Club Coordinator.

Steps to Becoming a Sport Club


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