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SPORT CLUBS is an integral component of student life and one of the primary drivers of school spirit and university community. Sport Clubs provide an opportunity for students to participate in competitive sport activities, improve skill levels, and gain valuable leadership experience through participation in club administration.
Sports Clubs at DKU are student-led organizations, which are formed, organized, and governed by its members under the guidelines of Duke Kunshan Athletics. Sport Clubs Advisory Council (SCAC) is the governing body of the Sport Clubs that comprises of all club presidents and the Sport Clubs Executive Board (EB) members. The EB is the administrative leadership body of the SCAC and represents sport clubs in all relevant University regulatory structures. EB regularly meets with Athletics leadership to ensure effective communication and address issues pertaining to function of clubs and status of student-athletes.
Intramural sports are internal recreational leagues and tournaments that encourages all students, faculty and staff, to compete in a year-round friendly matches. Teams can be organized between departments, friends, mixed of students and staff, etc.
Sport Clubs are University student-led and organized organizations, that provide structured and organized training to its members, and often compete in various intra-scholastic and local competitions. Depending on the university structure, Sport clubs are either University or student sponsored. At DKU, all clubs are funded by Athletics relative to their Tier level.
Varsity (collegiate) teams are the most competitive and organized teams, funded by the university, and compete at the highest levels of competition representing the university. Currently at DKU, given our very young program and limited student numbers, Varsity teams are the highest Tier level of the Sport Clubs, and are fully sponsored by the University and have a full time designated coach. In the future, as our programs grow and expand, this structure will likely change.
Please contact each club administrator listed above, or our Sport Clubs Development Coordinator.
Sport Clubs give students several opportunities. For new students, it is a great way to meet peers and quickly engage in DKU community. For students with interest in sports, Clubs are a perfect opportunity to join school teams, enhance their skills, and represent DKU in various interscholastic and local competitions. Lastly, considering all our clubs are student led and organized, students have an opportunity to take part of club leadership with various organizational responsibilities relating to management, finances, marketing, and communications.
All students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty and staff may join the sport clubs and participate in club practices. However, only DKU undergraduate students may compete for the Varsity teams, and intra-university competitions.
No. There are no fees to start or join the club.
Sports Clubs that have Varsity teams will host Varsity team tryouts. Players that are not selected for Varsity team are encouraged to continue practicing with the club as members, and aim to make the team the next year.
Clubs that do not have Varsity teams are able to select a “travel team”, that will travel to official competitive events per competition regulations.
In general, clubs cannot cut members from the club, unless members do not uphold the membership criteria set by the club. Hence, practices should be open to all club members.
Please email individual clubs to find out more information about individual club policies
All clubs’ practices are open to students of all experience levels. However, some clubs will host Varsity team and “travel team” tryouts to select the best players for the team.
Each club’s competition varies according to their level and the availability of local sport associations and competitions. Some clubs may compete in local, regional, and even national levels, while others hold only recreational games against local clubs and schools.
Yes. Students participating in varsity teams may be eligible for up to two PE credits. Contact your coach for more information.
For more information about policies regarding sport clubs, including PE Credit for Varsity participation, please review the Sport Club Handbook.
For more information about joining or starting a sport club, please contact our Sport Development Coordinator
