Current Clubs
Sport Clubs & Contact Information
Badminton is known as the world’s fastest sport, with the birdies able to travel at speeds greater than 300 MPH! The KU Badminton Club is a great opportunity for anyone at KU to get involved and play the sport with peers. Whether you’re just starting out or have been an avid badminton player for years, we will find a place in our club for you to compete and have a ton of fun!
We meet in the popular student recreation fitness center right on campus. If you have a desire to play badminton, meet new people, or just get a great source of exercise, consider joining the KU Badminton Club!
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Minh Vu
KU Club Baseball is a competitive baseball team that plays in the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association) Mid-America South Region. We travel all over the country competing in tournaments along with series against other universities. We have traveled to Texas, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska and Louisiana.
We hold practices about 2-3 times a week and play around 15-20 games a semester. Along with practices and games we hold team building activities, fund raising, along with community service.
If interested please contact us for more information.
Club President: Mike Rea, michaelrea@ku.edu
Vice President: Kyle Davis, kyledavis19@ku.edu
Twitter: @ku_clubbaseball
Since 1977, Kansas Crew has been a program offered at the University of Kansas for students interested in competitive rowing. We hold practices at the KU Boathouse in Lawrence, KS, throughout the week! Any and all experience levels are welcome to join! All students are invited and encouraged to join our team as we train and compete throughout the school year.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Morgan Phelps
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We intend to unify the growing population of disc golfers at the University of Kansas. We also hope to introduce new people to the sport. Disc golf is an excellent low-cost activity that provides both exercise and fun. Everyone will have the opportunity to play in weekly practice rounds, and the competition team will participate in tournaments around the country. We really are all just about having fun playing disc golf regardless of skill level.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Austin Pribyl
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Dues: $50 for Traveling Members and $25 for Non-Traveling Members
Fencing is a combat discipline that originated in the 14th century as a form of military training, it later developed into a combat sport in the 18th century when the Italian schools of fencing created a sport for practice. The sport was later improved upon by the French in the 19th century where it was held at the very first Olympics!
At the KU Fencing Club we study the different techniques from France, Italy, Germany, and Spain in an Olympic format. New to the sport? That's alright! We teach new members everything they need to know! Already a pro? Come face off in competition! Our goal is to all learn from each other and grow as fencers, all while getting some great exercise in!
President: Ezekiel Gibbs
The purpose of the KU Club Golf Team is to allow men and women at the University of Kansas to play discounted recreational golf at local golf courses and compete in NCCGA regional tournaments as an individual and team member with the goal of playing in the Club Golf National Championship.
Please contact us for more information.
KU Hockey Club is a competitive, fast-paced club that consists of a team of players and staff. Our home rink resides in Independence, Missouri as well as away games all over the Midwest.
If you aren’t interested in playing, we have plenty of positions on staff to fill your interest of hockey including: Photography, Graphic Design, Social Media, Broadcasting and more! If you plan on going into the sports world in the future, this is a great resume addition or if you love the thrill of hockey and the game-day operation side.
Practices and Staff meetings are one to two times a week as well as 2 game series on the weekends. We would love to have you join our club and please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Our mission is to introduce the sport and martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the students of KU in a safe and affordable manner. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art that specializes in chokes, joint locks, takedowns, throws, and controlling your opponent without throwing strikes. Jiu Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system. This training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts competition or self-defense.
We welcome all students of any experience level. Whether you are just starting out or you are an experienced Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, you will fit right in with our club.
Join us at the Martial Arts Studio in the Rec Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for training! Our practice sessions are typically structured as follows:
10 minutes warp-up
20-30 minutes technique drills
The rest of the time is for live sparring, more commonly referred to as "rolling".
Our practice schedule is:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fridays 5:00pm-7:00pm
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Joel Clement
E-mail | https://www.instagram.com/kujj_club/
The mission of Kansas Men's Lacrosse is to provide an activity for members of the KU community that want to continue their athletics into their college experience. We want to create a safe and fun environment for a diverse group of students to play the game of the Lacrosse.
Our team practices once a week in the fall and twice a week in the spring. We will play anywhere from 1-3 games in the fall and around 10-13 games in the spring. We are apart of the Lone-Star Alliance Conference in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association. Conference games include competition with Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Baylor, Missouri, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and a few other notable competitors.
If you're interested in our club get in touch with us!
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Tommy Foster
Vice President: Ben Cook
Kansas Women's Lacrosse is a competitive lacrosse team that aims to grow the sport of Women's Lacrosse on KU's campus. We currently travel across the Midwest for competitions within the Central Plains Women's Lacrosse League. Our season is primarily in the spring; however we have practices and meetings during the fall as well. To get involved please feel free to reach out to our club members who will direct you to our executive board or on our Instagram!
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Quinn Hilgartner
Quadball is one of the fastest growing sports with over 150 teams around the country. This co-ed sport is full contact, high paced and full of tackling and dunking. In a combination of soccer, dodgeball, and rugby, this intense and athletic sport is full of competition and fun with its roots still in Harry Potter.
Kansas Quadball is one of the most recognized teams around the country and continually places in the top of the Midwest Region and in the country. The club travels the country to tournaments to face a variety of teams. The club practices regularly and is open to all student whether they want to have fun or play competitively.
Practices are Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-8 pm at Shenk Field and Wednesdays 6-8 pm at Downs Central Turf Field.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Eva Ruiz: President Email
Dues: $50 per member
The KU Racquetball Club is a great way for students to be part of a team and represent the university. Racquetball is a co-ed club offered to all KU students with the purpose of teaching the sport to beginners and improving skills for those that have played.
Members of the club have the opportunity to participate in tournaments and other events.
Racquetball is a great way to get exercise and meet new people. It is also a very competitive sport, which can be a lot of fun!
Contact us for more information!
The KU Rock Climbing Club is an organization which intends to promote the history, values, and techniques of the activity of Rock Climbing throughout the KU campus. We emphasize personal responsibility, stewardship of nature, and respect of the danger inherently involved in the sport. Members will become well versed in bouldering (non roped climbing), top rope climbing, sport climbing, and traditional climbing (1+ year experience required). We pride ourselves in being a multifaceted, diverse group of individuals and hope that all members will leave the club with the knowledge that no goal is insurmountable when opposed with prudent diligence.
Practices
Climbing sessions at the Chalk Rock (Located in Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center
Please contact us for more information.
Alex Mccoy
President: President Email
Willa Kelpe
Vice President: VP Email
Rugby is emerging as the most rapidly expanding sport at the collegiate level in the United States, and this trend is evident at the University of Kansas. The men's rugby team at KU actively compete against a range of clubs within Kansas and across the wider Midwest. As the club fosters a culture of continuous improvement, it welcomes new, rookie players every season, integrating them into a dynamic and evolving team environment. This approach not only elevates the club's overall level of play but also contributes to the growing enthusiasm for rugby in the collegiate sports landscape.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Wyatt Parsons
Our goal is to get more women involved within the sport of rugby by creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome. We intend to teach our players the sport of rugby and provide them with the fitness, self-satisfaction, and companionship that comes with involvement in physical activity. We welcome players of all skill levels to come and join us. Join our Facebook page for more information and game schedules!
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Mayah Martin
Instagram: @kuwomensrfc
The KU Running Club provides a healthy, competitive environment for University of Kansas students to pursue running. Whether you're a veteran runner, coming back from a solstice or just getting started, we have something for you! Besides coming to weekly runs, staying in shape and meeting lots of new people, members can compete in Cross Country, Track, Road Races and more on a national level if they wish. Our club is a member of the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) which sponsors races of all kinds across the nation for club level teams. The club will also frequently compete against D-I, D-II, D-III and NAIA squads during the season.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Natalie Wagoner: President Email
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Dues: $20 for Non-Competitive Members; $30 for Competitive (1 Semester); $50 for Competitive (Full-Year)
Mission: To develop sailing skills, exhibit sportsmanship in competition, and promote water-recreation to all sailors, new and experienced.
Description: We sail together recreationally on Clinton Lake and competitively across the Midwest . Anyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Emma Russin
The purpose of the KU Men's Soccer Club is to provide students with an opportunity to continue competing at a high level. While we practice and play throughout the school year, our main league and tournaments are in the fall. The club competes in the KMSL (Kansas-Missouri Soccer League) as well as the regional and national tournaments, organized through NIRSA.
Our results from the 2023 season include:
Champions - KMSL West Division
Quarterfinalists - NIRSA Nationals Open Division
Tryouts are generally held during the second week of the fall semester.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Cole Shupert
KU Women’s Club soccer is a competitive team that travels to play schools from all over the Midwest including the University of Nebraska, Creighton University, Kansas State University, the University of Colorado, and many more!
Our team competes in Regional and National Tournaments. Last season (2022), we placed second in the CU Women's Collegiate Club Teams Invitational Tournament and placed second in the NIRSA National Club Soccer Open Tournament. While we do play a few tournaments in the spring, our main season is in the Fall. Tryouts are generally held the first week of the fall semester; see the Instagram page for additional tryout and schedule information.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Dalton Kramer
The Softball Club team at the University of Kansas was formed to create an opportunity for women at KU who are students or KU Faculty/Staff to participate on a competitive, fastpitch softball team at the collegiate level. Our objective is to establish and maintain a high level of competition and respect on the field while pursuing academic excellence. Our club has annual dues, numerous fundraisers requiring team participation, weekly practices and of course games! The Softball Club is completely student run, so we have to fund ourselves, so please understand that we are a young team and will be doing a lot of raising money this fall and other team building activities.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Marisa Venturella: President Email
Dues: $110 per Semester
KU Swim Club is a co-ed, student-run, competitive swim team that welcomes all levels and abilities of swimmers. KUSC is open to everyone at KU—students, faculty, and staff. The club practices once per week with a coach directing workouts, but no practice is mandatory. The club travels to regional meets to compete with other schools, and the annual club dues pay for travel.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Pryor Maceachran
The table tennis club strives to improve individual skill and health along with team building through multiple practices every week.
If you've never been to practice before, the first visit is free. Feel free to bring friends, we are accepting of all skill levels of players, regardless of being new or a being a frequent competitor.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Devon Darst
Email | Website | Instagram
Dues: $20
Active since the 1970s, the University Of Kansas Tae Kwon Do Club is one of the oldest sports clubs at the University of Kansas. No experience is necessary and students from other Tae Kwon Do schools are more than welcome as long as they are KU Students or Faculty/Staff Members.
Practice Times: Monday and Wednesday 6-8pm ASRFC Martial Arts Studio (Located in Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center)
Sunday 1-3pm ASRFC Martial Arts Studio (Located in Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center)
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Kalie Traverse
Dues: $30 for New Members
The KU Tennis Club is a co-ed club that offers students a chance to compete on the competitive team or play casually with the general club. Our general club offers any student with tennis experience a welcoming community of players at every level from near-beginners to state champions. The general club holds optional practices twice a week.
Our competitive team travels and competes with other universities' tennis clubs around the country. We also compete in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) on-campus league. We have travelled to Dallas, Iowa City, Fayetteville, and Phoenix to name a few. The competitive team requires trying out and a greater time commitment, but offers a chance to compete with high-level players.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Shaemus Cowan
The Horror Zontals Men's Ultimate Frisbee team has represented KU for over 40 years. As Ultimate's popularity, competitiveness, and grass-roots support continues to grow worldwide, the Horror Zontals have ambitious goals to travel across the nation to high caliber tournaments while strengthening the friendship and brotherhood within the team and throughout students at KU.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Alex Perez
Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, fast-paced, outdoor team sport played with a disc that incorporates features from basketball, football, and soccer, along with the Spirit of the Game to form a truly unique and exciting sport.
Betty Ultimate welcomes women of all experience levels to become part of our tradition and help Kansas Ultimate grow. We compete in the USA Ultimate Association and travel to numerous tournaments across the country every fall and spring. Join our Facebook Page and visit our website for additional information about our team, practices, and tournaments.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Elleri Nichols
The KU Men’s Volleyball Club aims to provide an opportunity for students at KU to learn and compete in the sport of volleyball. There is no skill level requirement – everyone is welcome from beginner to expert. We travel as a team and compete in locally hosted tournaments in the Fall semester and regional and national level tournaments in the Spring semester hosted by the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) – more information can be found at ncvf.org.
We practice 2 to 3 times per week depending on which team you’re placed on with tryouts normally 2 weeks into the start of each semester. We normally hold 2 open gyms the week before tryouts where you can practice your skills in preparation for the tryouts and get more information from the executive team. There is a fee each semester that covers the costs of tournaments, travel, hotels, uniforms, etc. The experience as a whole is very similar to high school club volleyball, so if you have any interest, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Please contact us for more information.
Club President: Jack Ford: President Email
The University of Kansas Women’s Volleyball Club provides an affordable and competitive outlet for women to continue to play volleyball at a high level. The club consists of two competitive teams, Crimson and Blue. Both teams practice two times a week (Monday and Wednesday 8-10 PM) and attend around four tournaments a semester. Open gyms and tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester which determine teams.
Visit our website and check out our social media for more information, and we hope to see you at tryouts!
Please contact us for more information.
Club Contact: Kate Gordon
Dues: $200-$300 per semester
The waterski club aims to provide an opportunity for students at KU to learn and compete in the sport of waterskiing. There is no skill level requirement, everyone is welcome from beginner to expert. We travel as a team and compete in regional and national level tournaments throughout the school year.
We do not hold regularly scheduled practices, but members can find practice information on our Microsoft Teams chat where a practice sign-up sheet is available. We hold a meet and greet for new members at the beginning of every fall semester and offer a free ski day for new recruits. Information will be available on our social media and group chats.
If you are interested in watersports, collegiate waterskiing is a great way to get on the water and meet amazing people. Do not hesitate to reach out!
Anyone interested in the team can find our contact information on Rock Chalk Central and can also join the team GroupMe by following this link: https://linktr.ee/kuwaterski
KU Waterski Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQS_anfeWxA
Social Media: Instagram