Sport Clubs

Introduction

A sport club is a voluntarily organized group of students that meet together to further their common interests in an activity.  Each club will determine its own membership guidelines, but such guidelines must be free of any restrictions or discrimination based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.  Any restrictions based on gender are subject to the approval of the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program.

Sport Clubs offers University of Minnesota Duluth students an opportunity to participate in competitive, instructional, and recreational sport clubs.  Involvement in these clubs can enhance their collegiate experience and contribute to a well-rounded education.  The competitive aspect of sport clubs allows members to contend with other intercollegiate sport clubs, while the instructional aspect allows members to further develop their skills and knowledge of an activity.

Individual sport clubs are managed and organized by its members and supervised by the Sport Club Coordinator.  It is the responsibility of the club to elect officers and to coordinate practices, competitions, meetings, events, transportation, publicity, and other club activities.  It is through this coordination that our officers develop leadership, delegation, and organizational skills, which will assist participants well beyond their time at UMD.

Mission

The UMD Sport Clubs Program exists to support student-initiated organizations related to sport and physical activity in order:

• To expose students to new activities.
• To continue and enhance skills already acquired.
• To develop student leadership skills.
• To provide opportunities for students to develop positive interpersonal relationships.
• To promote an appreciation for cultural diversity.
• To provide an atmosphere in which students can compete against other clubs and universities.

Directory of Sport Clubs

Alpine Skiing
President: Benji Neff
neffx047@d.umn.edu

Badminton
President: Andrew Gani
ganix005@d.umn.edu

Broomball
President: Zach Teitelbaum
teit0005@d.umn.edu

Capoeira Club
President: Harrison Anderson
and01746@d.umn.edu

Cycling Club
President: Garrett Copeland
copel118@d.umn.edu

Dance Team
President: Niki Johnson
joh07369@d.umn.edu

Disc Golf
President: Alex Kraus
kraus454@d.umn.edu

Kayak and Canoe Club
President: Amelia Bergquist
bergq105@d.umn.edu

Men’s Hockey
President: Brice Wizner
wizne004@d.umn.edu

Men’s Lacrosse
President: Bryan Schmitz
schm2747@d.umn.edu

Men’s Rugby Football
President: Lars Anderson
and02339@d.umn.edu

Men’s Soccer
President: Mike Aylward
aylwa013@d.umn.edu

Men’s Ultimate Frisbee (Northern Lights)
President: Jordan Vlastuin
vlast004@d.umn.edu

Men’s Volleyball
President: Nick Hack
hackx014@d.umn.edu

Nordic Ski Club
President: Joel Braden
brade034@d.umn.edu

North Shore Climbers
President: Shaun Hansen
hans3784@d.umn.edu

Synchronized Skating Team
President: Brooke Weidendorf
weide056@d.umn.edu

Taekwondo/Hapkido
President: Brianna Vander Heyden
vand0729@d.umn.edu

Water Polo
President: Meagan White
whit1413@d.umn.edu

Women’s Ice Hockey
President: Liz Smith
smit5991@d.umn.edu

Women’s Lacrosse
President: Kaitlyn Leininger
lein0118@d.umn.edu

Women’s Rugby
President: Katie McBride
mcbr0168@d.umn.edu

Women’s Ultimate Frisbee (Lak Effect)
President: Grace Whiteford
whit1353@d.umn.edu

Women’s Club Volleyball
President: Kelsey Kraczek
kracz001@d.umn.edu

Wrestling
President: Connor Pariseau
paris067@d.umn.edu

For questions about sport clubs call 218-726-7670 or email ddonlevy@d.umn.edu.

Sport Clubs
Member Registration

Sport Club Forms

Travel Request
Reimbursement Request
Coach Appointment Request
Fine Appeal Form
Attendance Sheet
Volunteer Form