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The Sport Club program promotes and provides opportunities for ROCK students with similar interests to participate in a wide variety of Every club is formed, developed and governed by its student membership in conjunction with the Coordinator of Sport Clubs/Outdoor Adventures. New clubs can follow the procedures to become a recognized SRU organization by registering with the Center for Student Leadership, located in the University Union. Students benefit from Sport Club participation by gaining leadership experience, traveling to other universities to compete, learning a new sport or maintaining sports skills and staying competitive in a sport you love. The Sport Clubs brochure is available at the ARC and on the web @ www.sru.edu/arc included under programs. For more information, contact Steve Roberts @ 724.738.2883.
Why should students consider joining a sport club?
Archery- Open to all archers who wish to practice archery. Meetings Monday throughout semester. Opportunities for local, regional, and national competitions. Body Building and Fitness- Learn the proper ways to lift and become fit. Cycling- Open to any student with an interest in mountain biking, road biking and cycling aerobics. Weekly rides scheduled. Equestrian Team- Intercollegiate Co-ed team that competes in the IHSA. Ride Hunter Seat Equitation on the flat & over fences in divisions from walk-trot to open. Riding lessons weekly. Up to 11 shows per year! Golf- Intercollegiate opportunity for competitive a golfing experience. Ice Hockey - Men's- Open to any male student. Club is a member of the American College Hockey Association and play in the East Coast Hockey League. Play is Division I club hockey level. Ice Hockey - Women's- Females interested in lots of hard work and fun. Make friends and get involved. Inline Hockey - Men's - Low-cost intercollegiate roller hockey for men and women. Players of any level welcome. Competition against colleges in Western PA. Lacrosse - Men's- SRU Men’s Lacrosse is a member of the National Collegiate Lacrosse League (the largest club in the nation). Lacrosse - Women's- Available to any interested female. Lots of hard work, lots of fun, make new friends. Martial Arts - Outlet for all martial artists of any rank. This Club provides the opportunity to learn the proper ways to lift become fit and continue. Outing- Lover of the outdoors? We dedicate ourselves to outdoor activities including kayaking, climbing, outdoor skills, biking, backpacking, camping and more. Racquetball- Divisions are available for Men’s and Women’s B and C. Club meets for informal play every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. in Morrow Field House Courts. Rugby - Men's- Shamrock RFC plays at Division II level with some competitions against Division I teams. One of the top teams every year – everyone gets involved. Rugby - Women's- Dedicated to providing the opportunity to participate in women’s rugby. Ski (Downhill) and Snowboard- For anyone that enjoys skiing and snowboarding. Trips on several Saturday’s and weeklong winter trips. Tennis- Coed tennis open to anyone interested in club level play. “Tennis on campus” sponsored by the USTA, and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Ultimate Frisbee- Open to interested players. Lots of fun. Use UPA rules of play. Volleyball - Men's- Play experience preferred, but not necessary. Competitive team - compete against other schools and in tournaments. Water Polo - Men's- Intercollegiate opportunity for playing men’s water polo
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recreational sports. Sport Clubs bridge the gap between intramural and intercollegiate athletics by providing competition at specialized levels, participation in tournaments and opportunities to practice. A primary goal of the Sport Club program is to develop the leadership skills of ROCK students through their participation.