CLUB SPORTS

Kristen Gleason, M.A, M.Ed.Coordinator, Club Sports

Travis Knapp, VP Finance, Club Sports Executive Committee

A Program of the Erb Memorial Union, University of Oregon

Dan AuerbachPresident ,Club Sports Executive Committee

Budget Presentation FY13

More Than You Can Imagine

Program Summary“An estimated two million college students play competitive club sports compared with about 430,000 involved in athletics governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).”

Source: New York Times, Rise of College Club Teams Create a Whole New Level of Success 12/1/08

Club Sports SummaryWhat accounts for this

“swiftly rising popularity” in Club Sports?

1. A general increase in organized youth sports involvement

2. Societal effects of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972

3. Economic climate forcing Athletic Departments to reduce offerings =programs becoming club

Source: Women’s Sports Foundation-Women’s Sports & Fitness Facts & Fitness, Updated 3/26/09

Club Sports Summary

In 1971 -1 in 27 girls participated in high school sports.

In 2008- 1 in 2.4 girls participated in high school sports

Source: Women’s Sports Foundation-Women’s Sports & Fitness Facts & Fitness, Updated 3/26/09

Club Sports Summary

In 1972 –270 participants in the UO Club Sports Program

In 2012-1600 participants in the UO Club Sports Program

Source: A Common Ground, Adell McMillan; 2010-2011 Club Sport Annual Report

Program SummaryNGB Samples

US Rowing USA Ultimate American Collegiate Hockey Association(ACHA)

USA Cycling Collegiate Water Polo Association

Western Collegiate Water Ski Association

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

Northwest Intercollegiate Sailing Association

Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA)

Pacific Northwest Lacrosse League

USA Rugby USA Racquetball

UO Club Sports Governing Body Affiliations

Source: 2010-2011 Club Sports Annual Report

Club Sports SummaryWhat’s the future for club sports?

Club Sports are student organizations with unique and dynamic complexities, which continue to evolve each year.

Club Sports SummaryWhat implications does all this have on a

program budget?

The Club Sports Program is making an effort to monitor trends over time and plan for what we do know students will need to support them in their club sports experience!

Club Sports Summary4 BUILDING BLOCKS of a

Club Sports Budget Satisfying Student Experience

Event &Travel Support

Equipment Support

Risk Management

Student Leadership Development

Coordinator, Club Sports

Assistant Coordinator, Club Sports

Office Manager,

Club Sports

Athletic Trainers (2)

Dept. Human Physiology

Club Sports Executive Committee,

Club Sports5 students

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Coordinators47 students

VOLUNTEER, LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

1600 club members

Club Sports CoachesPeer/Community

Coaches and Instructors

Student StaffPublicity AssistantFacility AssistantOffice Assistant

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

The UO Club Sports Student Experience

The UO Club Sports Student Experience

48 active clubs1600 students = 7% of student population

312 events (75% away)280,000 miles driven in motor pool vehicles

68 destinations nationwide

2010-2011 Annual Report Snapshot…..

Budget Presentation FY13

Revenue Lines Overview-Travis

Expense Line Overview-Kristen

Questions?