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5/9/2008
Sports Clubs

Trying to locate a competitive sport club or a recreational student group? There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in competitive sport activities in addition to NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics which are administered through the GVSU Athletics Department. More information is available at www.gvsulakers.collegesports.com

The following registered student organizations listed below are available to Grand Valley students who wish to participate in an organized program that competes against other colleges. Some of these teams are highly competitive and compete on a national level. These student organizations (teams) are registered with the Office of Student Life. Many teams have a coach in addition to their faculty advisor. Team leadership is often in transition during the off season and at times may be difficult to contact. Many of these teams receive some financial support from the Student Senate funding process which supplements team member dues and fund raising events to support team operations. Student organizations maintain their own team web sites which are linked below.

A third area of opportunity for students to be active in athletic activities is through the Intramural Sports Program on campus. Students compete in individual and team sports on campus against other students. More information is available at www.gvsu.edu/wellness/intramurals
Organization Name Organization Classification Action
Backpacking & Outdoors Club The BPOC is a club designed to gather together people who enjoy the outdoors. We organize fun, low-cost trips that get students away from campus and the grind of college life. This club also educates people on the importance of low impact camping. Doing our part to help the environment so that everyone can enjoy it. Anybody is welcome to join no matter how experienced/inexperienced you are with camping.

Want to learn more about the club? Follow the link to our website below.		 View Organization Information
Bowling Team (Men's) to field an elite bowling team in the sport of collegiate bowling with aspirations of winning college bowling's ultimate prize, the cbusa intercollegiate bowling championships national championship, the kerm helmer cup. View Organization Information
Bowling Team (Women's) This is for any female students who are interested in bowling. We hold practice weekly, and even attend tournaments around the Midwest to bowl against other competitive college bowling teams. You will work with a coach and your team to improve your bowling skill and knowledge of College Bowling. View Organization Information
Capoeira Mandinga A Brazilian art form and self-defense with strong aerobic and dance elements. It is a harmony of forces that gives you power, flexibility, endurance and self-discovery. Capoeira balances the body, soul and mind. It is a graceful and exciting art form that teaches you to be alert. The only indigenous martial art of the Americas, Capoeira was developed by African slaves in Brazil. This art keeps its strong traditions and enables you to break through limits, revitalizing you for everyday life.

Capoeira builds your self-confidence and the challenge is within anyones reach regardless of age, sex or athletic experience.

Come prepared wearing loose comfortable clothing prepared to train. We welcome beginners to all of our classes.

 Class Times:
Tuesdays
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Thursdays
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Sundays
6:00pm - 9:00pm
**All classes are held in the lower level of the Fieldhouse room B-030. 		View Organization Information
Chess Club The Chess Club is a student organization that provides education. competition, and interests in Chess. View Organization Information
Cues on Campus "Cues on Campus" is an organization that welcomes billiards players of all levels and styles of play. It is an organization that will enhance the knowledge of how the game is played. If you do not have your own equipment, don't worry, Kirkoff has equipment that you can use! View Organization Information
Cycling Club The GVSU Cycling Club is interested in all types of cycling, including road racing, mt. biking, XC racing, freeriding, downhill, and general training. As a member of the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference, we attend race weekends in MI, OH, IN, IL, WI, KY, & MO in the fall and spring. Prior racing experience NOT necessary! We also go for easy group rides and just have fun hanging out. Must be enrolled as a full-time student to be eligible to race, but any GVSU student or faculty may be a club member. View Organization Information
Dodgeball Club The Grand Valley Dodgeball Club is designed to get people involved in dodgeball. Whether playing in large scale pickup games or a competitive enviroment, this club stresses teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. This club is one of the premiere dodgeball clubs in collegiate history and was runner-up for the 2006 National Championship and National Champions in 2007. Anyone is welcome to participate. For more information please contact us via email at gvsu.dodgeball@gmail.com. View Organization Information
Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest conservation organization. It was started in the 1930's during the Dust Bowl by waterfowl hunters. DU is committed to preserving thousands of acres of land each year. DU has helped well over 900 species of wildlife, and several more endangered species. This GVSU chapter is the 2nd university chapter in the State of Michigan. In April our dinner banquet raised more than $10,000 for DU efforts. It was the first DU dinner banquet held by an university chapter in our state. Soon we hope to track down Texas Tech as National University leaders. We hope to help DU furthermore in their never ending battle for North American wetlands, and the wildlife that resides in that habitat. View Organization Information
Equestrian Team We are a team that promotes active participation in learning about horses with competitions regularly throughout the school year. We need riders from beginners with no show experience to those who are advanced in horse competition. You do not need your own horse to be on the team. Tentatively we will have meetings Monday nights at 9 pm in Padnos, they will start the first week of classes. Please send us an email so we can update you regarding time of meeting View Organization Information
Euchre Club A club based around the trick-taking card game of euchre. As a club we host tournaments, teach new players, and also play together as memebers at general club meetings. View Organization Information
Fencing Club GVSUFC is a group of people who come together to fence for fun! We have everything that you need, and there is NO experience required. Come and check us out! We have an awesome time and would love for you to join us. Sunday and Wednesdays: 9-11pm Fieldhouse Multipurpose Room- View Organization Information
Foosball Club The main purpose of this club is to promote the sport of foosball, both as a recreation and as a competitive game. In addition to forming an intramural league, we also wish to conduct and participate in tournaments, as well as potentially play in competition with other college and university foosball clubs. View Organization Information
Go Club Go Club - Playing, Learning, Teaching Go. Go is the worlds oldest game. It is a strategy game played on a 19x19 board with black and white stones. It is similar to othello in apperance, it has pure strategy like chess and similar to no other game. The game is played in more places on earth than any other game and is second in number of players only to chiness chess. View Organization Information
Gymnastics Club GVSU Gymnastics is a student organization available for students interested in the sport of gymnastics. We promote not only the sport of gymnastics but also the well being, health, and quality of life for all. Anyone and everyone is invited to join the club and experience a whole new world of adventure (no experience necessary). Our goals are to compete and build a life long legacy here at GVSU in hopes of one day developing a NCAA competitive gymnastics team! View Organization Information
Hockey Club The Grand Valley State University Hockey Club is intended to primarily promote the sport of hockey and to enhance the physical and mental capacities for Grand Valley students who enjoy and/or excel at the sport of hockey. View Organization Information
Kung Fu Club A Club for those intrested in the pursuit of the martial art of Kung Fu. The club meets: Beginners: Monday 8-9:30 pm, Saturday 9:00am - 10:30am and Advanced: Mondays 8-11pm and Saturday 8:00am - noon. Meetings are held in the Multi-purpose room of the Fieldhouse. Please contact Steve Matchett at 331-3879, or matchets@gvsu.edu if you are interested in attending a practice. Enrollment opens at the beginning of the Fall and Winter Semesters. View Organization Information
Lacrosse (Men's) ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN AND NEW PLAYERS! When scheduling classes leave 4-6 pm open for both semesters. This is our practice time. This years try-outs will be some time in early September. If you have any questions contact the president or coach. Also, visit GVSULACROSSE.net for more information. View Organization Information
Lacrosse Club (Women's) The team competes with many other club teams in Michigan and occasionally we travel out of state for a weekend or so. Some experience is pretty much a necessity now that the program has been around a few years. There is a short season in the fall with our main season being in spring. Its a lot of fun and we're always looking for dedicated people e-mail Lauren Began for team details @ gvsuwlax@gmail.com View Organization Information
Laker Dance Team The Laker Dance Team is a group of women who perform at all Men's home Football and Basketball games. They are under the direction of their two captainsi Melissa Jarman and Ashlee Pipoly. Away from dancing at the games, the Laker Dance Team also makes special appearences both on and off campus. These ladies participate in many fundraising activities and help promote Laker spirit! Recently, the Laker Dance Team went to the NDA National Dance Competition in Daytona Beach, FL. The team tied with last years champs for 10th place out of 26 teams for Division 2! The girls plan on attending again this year. They also received the Art Hills Spirit Award through Student Life two years in a row! Please contact them at lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com ! :) View Organization Information
Laker Paintball Club The purpose of this organization shall be to provide students at GVSU an outlet to learn about the sport of paintball. We will teach students the rules and regulations of the game, while playing and competing at events. View Organization Information
Lexicon Scrabble Club The GVSU Scrabble club is Grand Valley's only club devoted to Hasbro, Inc.'s word game Scrabble. The goal of the club is to provide GVSU students who enjoy Scrabble a way to meet regularly and get to know other players. We will occasionally participate in tournaments both hosted within the organization and also with official National Scrabble Association tournaments. View Organization Information
Officials' Club All students of Grand Valley State University are eligible to serve in this club. The club is designed foremost to recognize all officials of GVSU Intramural Sports. All officials are automatically members. It serves as a forum for interaction between officials of various sports that take place throughout the school year. It further exposes members to proper training and best practices for effective officiating skills that will lead to the continued improvement of the Intramural Sports program at Grand Valley State University. View Organization Information
Pompon Team Pompon is often said to be a mixture of dance and cheerleading. We do not speak, stunt, or tumble like cheer, and we use sharper movements than dance. These elements are combined with jumps, kicks, splits, formations, ripples, and poms to create visually appealing routines. View Organization Information
Pro Thunderball Two teams of two or three throw tennis balls at one another with wiffle ball paddles to score points. Each team has their own half of the court, divided by the net. Games go to seven points. View Organization Information
Riders for Fun Riders for Fun is a club providing inexpensive access to horseback riding at a local non-profit organization. We will learn about riding and stable management. This club is great for beginners to advanced with many chances to ride for the fun of it. We are not involved in any competitions, but instead focus on the recreational aspect of horseback riding. View Organization Information
Roller Hockey Club The purpose of the Roller Hockey Club is to enhance student development through the sport of roller hockey. View Organization Information
Rowing Club Rowing at Grand Valley started 40 years ago when the college first opened its doors. There are over 100 members, both male and female, who compete throughout the US against the top varsity programs in the country. But most importantly, rowers get to have fun and develop the greatest friendships on earth – those forged together though commitment and hard work. View Organization Information
Rugby Club (Men's) We consist of a group of men focused on learning and participating in the game of Rugby. Our club is both a competitive and a social club. About 85% of the team members have never played before playing for GVSU. We play in both fall and winter semesters and also have a traveling team for the summer. We travel in and around Michigan playing other Universities and Men's clubs. Please contact for season dates (games and practices, lakerrugby@yahoo.com) www2.gvsu.edu/~rugby View Organization Information
Rugby Football Club (Women's) Rugby is not a sport that many are familiar with, however to join the GVSU Women's Rugby Club you are not required to have any previous knowledge of the sport! Rugby is a great way to learn a new sport, keep in shape, as well as meet new friends! In fact, no one ever knows much about the game when they join. No worries, we will teach you everything you need to know about the game of rugby. Rugby at GVSU has a fall and spring season with practices held 2 times a week with games on Saturdays. Please visit our website for further info: www2.gvsu.edu/~wrugby/. View Organization Information
Running Club The GVSU Running Club's focus is to bring all types of runners together in a welcoming, friendly and fun environment. Also, to provide physical fitness and promote well-being of Grand Valley Students. Every person is welcome to attend all the running meetings and group meetings. It is also an opportunity for students to find other runners to train with for events such as a 5k, 10k, Marathon, etc. Road Races will be a part of the organization's monthly activities, as well as other social events. View Organization Information
Sea Kayaking Club The purpose of our organization is to offer and provide sea kayaking opportunities to all members of the Grand Valley community. In doing so, our aim is to give all kayakers of all skill levels not only positive paddling experiences, but also the opportunity to grow in kayaking skill and knowledge. View Organization Information
Shooting Team The purpose of the Grand Valley Shooting Team is to provide all Grand Valley students with the opportunity to enjoy rifle sports and shooting during the school year. Students with all level of skill are able to have a safe and enjoyable time at the shooting range interacting with other students and shooting. Some of the main focuses of the team are teaching and promoting firearm safety and developing shooting skills. The team participates in monthly postal matches as well as several weekend matches during the school year in the Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference (WIRC), a ten college rifle league. Being a member of the WIRC allows shooters to participate and compete in three position small-bore (.22 long rifle) and air rifle (.177 pellet). Experience is not needed and all equipment, including rifles, is provided. Practice is held at the Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club (1331 Nagel SW, Wyoming), an indoor range with a state of the art air circulation system to keep the air fresh while shooting as well year round climate control. New members are always welcome. View Organization Information
Skateboarding Club An organized culb to unite the skateboarders of GVSU. View Organization Information
Ski & Snowboard Team We take 5-6 weekend trips throughout the winter semester to semi-local ski resorts, to have a weekend of winter fun. We race slalom on Saturday and Giant Slalom on Sunday. We compete against other local univeristies (MSU, Western, UofM, Notre Dame, CMU). View Organization Information
Soccer Club (Men's) The Men's Club Soccer team is for anyone who enjoys playing soccer at a competitive level. The team competes against other Club teams from all levels of universities. The team meets to practice four days per week and holds about a twenty game regular season schedule. View Organization Information
Soccer Club (Women's) The Women's Club Soccer team consists of hardworking girls that are willing to put forth much time and effort into making our team the best. We are looking for committed and dedicated players only. We practice Monday-Thursday 4-5:45pm . This will be a big time committment with a lot of weekend travel. IF INTERESTED IN PLAYING, PLEASE DIRECT EMAILS TO PRESIDENT View Organization Information
Surfing Club . GVSU Surfing Club is for wave riders who are looking to get together with others that share their love for the water, and who want to know where and when other surfers are going out for a surf, either on the Great Lakes or the ocean. We plan to establish a wave report on our website as well as find opportunities for beginners to rent equipment and take surfing lessons from professional instructors. Membership is open to anyone, but we will not be providing equipment, and/or instruction, transportation to and from the beach will be up to each induvidual on their own unless a group trip is announced. View Organization Information
Synchronized Skating Team The synchronized skating team is composed of twelve to twenty members. We compete at collegiate competitions. The team requires that each skater has passed Preliminary Moves in the Field through the United States Figure Skating Association. View Organization Information
Synchronized Swimming Combining all the grace and elegance of dance with the endurance and skill of any water sport, synchronized swimming is one of the most complex and rewarding sports today. View Organization Information
Triathlon Club An organization put together to give students a chance to train and compete with others in the sport of Triathlon. View Organization Information
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate frisbee combines the athletic aspects of football, soccer, and frisbee in one. Ultimate frisbee requires lots of running, jumping, catching and multiple frisbee throwing skills (all of which, except maybe the running, can be learned). Grand Valley's team is fairly new so we need new faces to come out. It will be a very enjoyable experience and all will have a good time. Age, Gender & athletic background have no bearing...because we are all here to have fun. View Organization Information
Vertical Earth Vertical Earth is GVSU's climbing club. No previous experience is necessary to join. We will teach club members everything that we know about indoor climbing, outdoor climbing, lead climbing, ice climbing, and repelling. We are always trying to further our knowledge of climbing by experience, and we are excited to share that information with club members. View Organization Information
Volleyball Club (Men's) The GVSU men's volleyball club offers male students on Grand Valley's campus the opportunity to play at a competitive, high level of volleyball against other colleges and universities across the midwest. We are member school of the MIVA (Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Assoc.) and a NIRSA recognized club. We will be traveling to nationals this spring in Louisville, KY to play for the NIRSA Collegiate Championsips. View Organization Information
Volleyball Club (Women's) Grand Valley's Womens Club Volleyball team is a highly competitive traveling team. We practice 2 times a week and travel to about 8 tournaments during the fall and winter semesters, competing against both Division I and II schools. View Organization Information
Water Polo Club (Men's) We are a group of guys that have fun playing competitively against other collegiate club teams. We represent GVSU on a national level, and are working towards a third straight national championship appearence and second national championship. View Organization Information
Water Polo Club (Women's) The women's water polo team intends to build strong minds, bodies and spirits as well as to promote a commitment to the team. View Organization Information
Water Ski We, the GVSU ski team are a club-based Water Ski team that competes in a traditional 3-event, slalom, jump, and trick. Any student of the university can be a member of our club/team. View Organization Information
Women's Ice Hockey Women's Ice hockey: Currently in the developmental stages. Meetings. Fundraising. Ice time. Skating. Drills. Games. View Organization Information
Wrestling Wrestling team View Organization Information
Yoga Club A meeting of people who love or are interested in yoga practice. We want to do yoga for free and will lead others who wish to do so also. We will not raise or deal with money at all. View Organization Information
There are currently 51 sports organizations.
 
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