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Sport clubs
Join a sports club at NAU Campus Recreation and unleash the power of teamwork and passion for your favorite sport. Our clubs offer a platform for students to come together, compete, and excel in their chosen sports activity.
Discover the advantages of joining a sports club
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting, our clubs provide the perfect opportunity for you to engage in a team atmosphere and work toward a common goal.
- Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment and unite toward a shared objective.
- Experience athletic growth without sacrificing your valuable time.
- Deepen your NAU journey by engaging more actively on campus.
- Embark on thrilling trips and take on rival colleges in exciting tournaments.
- Unleash your leadership potential as a club officer, gaining invaluable skills.
- Lead a vibrant and balanced life to conquer the pressures of college.
Current sports clubs
Discover the active sports clubs at NAU for the 2025-2026 academic year. Check out our comprehensive list of clubs, along with their primary contact information. It’s always a good idea to reach out to club officers for more details before joining. Simply right-click on the primary contact’s name to copy their email address, or click directly on their name to send an email.
Find the right sports club for you
Sports Club Information
- Must be a recognized member of the Office of Student Life for 2 full semesters prior to application
- Must be a competitive sport activity/performance with regularly scheduled practices with clearly defined purpose
- Must have a minimum of 10 active active members in the club
- Teams applying for a competitive tier must have a conference or governing body membership
| Tier level and requirements | Competitive I | Competitive II | Recreational | Conditional (1st year clubs or probation) |
| Conference or League membership | National Governing Body or Sport Organization | National or Regional Governing Body or Sport Organization | NA | Must meet requirements for tier the club is applying for at the end of the current year. |
| Competitions played | 15 days of competition | 8 days of competition | 5 days of competition | |
| Travel | 5 trips outside Flagstaff City Limits | 3 trips outside Flagstaff City Limits | 1 trip outside Flagstaff City Limits | |
| Hosted events | 5 Events Hosted in Flagstaff | 3 Events Hosted in Flagstaff | 1 Event Hosted in Flagstaff | |
| Completed JackFunder | Club has a completed JacksFunder Project created by 10/1 | Club has a completed JacksFunder Project created by 10/1 | Club has a completed JacksFunder Project created by 10/1 | |
| Safety Officers | At least 1 registered Safety Officer | At least 1 registered Safety Officer | At least 1 registered Safety Officer | |
| Annual requirements | Competitive I | Competitive II | Recreational | |
| Service | 10 hours per semester per club | 5 hours per semester per club | 3 hours per semester per club | 5 hours per semester per club |
| Council Meetings | 1 Officer at each meeting | 1 Officer at each meeting | 1 Officer at each meeting | |
| Adviser Meetings | 2 Meetings per semester | 2 Meetings per semester | 2 Meetings per semester | |
| Recruiting | Attend 1 Club Fair per semester | Attend 1 Club Fair per semester | Attend 1 Club Fair per semester | |
| Tier Application | Submit by deadline | Submit by deadline | Submit by deadline | |
| Hazing Training | Must stay in compliance | Must stay in compliance | Must stay in compliance | Must stay in compliance |
If all requirements listed above are met, we encourage you to apply! Submit your application (the application opens on March 15).
Note: these applications are only accepted during SOAR season which is open from March 15 – May 3. Reviewal will happen after the application period has closed.
Club Perks:
- Higher priority of booking spaces compared to other clubs and organizations on campus
- Ranking Order:
- University academic programs
- Campus recreation programs
- Open recreation and sport clubs
- General registered student organizations
- University departments
- External or community reservations
- Ranking Order:
- Up to 6 free hours of rental space [in Campus Recreation facilities] per week
- The ability to host tournaments and other events to boost participation, to fundraise, and to foster competition
- Campus Rec departmental support such as marketing and event coordination
Professional Outcomes:
- Competitive Opportunities: Students are still able to participate in a competitive environment beyond high school
- School Spirit and Representation: Clubs can help boost the school spirit by representing the institution in nationwide events, adding a sense of pride to the campus/team
- Future Opportunities/ Building a Resume: Being an officer of a high-level sports club can attract certain employers and give students real life experience to speak on
- Creating Connections with Alumni: Successful sport clubs often have involved alumni that continue to provide mentorship, financial resources, or other opportunities
Please review the 2025-2026 handbook for any potential questions regarding sport clubs. Here is the 2026-2027 handbook. Note: the handbook is subject to change. If you questions are not answered via the handbook, please email sportclubs@nau.edu.
Non-NAU students who visit Flagstaff to compete in Sports Club tournaments/games must fill out this waiver in order to participate. All new and current sport club members looking to join a pre-existing club must fill out this liability waiver.
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Please note that sports clubs may or may not have their own social media accounts or web pages that are not managed by the NAU administration. Any content posted on these accounts or pages is not endorsed by or considered an official statement of NAU.