Requirements and Eligibility

All recognized student organizations (or designee) must maintain a current copy of their constitution with the Office for Student Engagement through Engage. Any changes to the constitution need to be reviewed and approved by the Sports & Competition staff. The constitution should be reviewed on an annual basis and uploaded to their Engage portal by the designated deadline. A constitution checklist can be found in the appendixes or can be emailed to you by Sports & Competition staff. Requests to update Constitutions within the academic may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Failure to act in accordance with the club’s constitution may result in loss of funding, club suspension, and loss of Club Sports status.

The Risk Management Manual, or Emergency Action Plan, should cover how to manage risk as it pertains to your sport, practices, equipment, practice, location, etc. Examples include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, equipment storage and maintenance, safety and protective gear, managing risk off site, medical emergencies and first aid.

• CPR/AED Certification must be held by two active members.
• Risk Managers of in-person clubs must have an approved certification
• Certifications must have an in-person skills component

The University of Missouri requires financial responsibility from all student organizations and encourages groups to complete an independent audit on a periodic basis. The University reserves the right to require an audit when made aware of financial concerns or misuse of funds, however, the University assumes no responsibility or liability for lost funds or debts accrued by the student organization and its members. The Assistant Director for Sports & Competition will be the contact person to assess if an audit is necessary. Fees for mandatory audits shall be paid by the student organization. Results are to be provided within 90 days from the time of notification by the University to the Center for Student Involvement in 2500 MU Student Center.

The registration process will be completed through each club’s specific Engage page. Student Organizations that do not submit a completed registration from by the designated deadline will not be eligible to participate in the annual Club Sports Fair and will have reservations and travel suspended as well as allocations frozen. Organizations that are delinquent in filing an update with MCSF will be recommended to the SA Committee for removal of their status as a recognized organization. SA Committee shall consider this recommendation and if recognition is removed, reinstatement of recognition status will require an organization to follow the procedures outlined for beginning a new student organization.

Advisors are no longer required for RSO’s, including Club Sports, but are highly encouraged. Clubs choosing to have an Advisor must have them complete the Advisor Agreement by the designated deadline.

• All club sport organizations must be comprised of a minimum of ten (10) members with the majority of the membership being made up of students.
  • Any club below 10 members will be required to meet with Sports & Competition staff and/or Executive Committee and explain how they plan to increase membership.
• Members must have the following to be recognized as an official member and prior to participation:
  • Be listed on the club’s official Engage roster.
  • Completed the University Hold Harmless Form, Anti-Hazing Pledge and athletic training Consent to treat on Engage.
  • Have an active MizzouRec Membership.
  • Additional participation restrictions may apply due to conference and/or league affiliation and club constitutions.

• MU Students: All currently enrolled full and part time students at the University of Missouri are eligible to join a Club Sport. Those below full-time student status must purchase a MizzouRec student membership in order to be eligible. For competitions off-campus or in regional/national tournament, academic requirements are determined by leagues and/or governing bodies.
• Intercollegiate Athletes: Current Intercollegiate Athletes are not eligible to participate in their respective sport associated with MCSF.
• Gender/Sex Participation Policy: Participants may join a Club Sport in accordance with their biological sex, as identified on their birth certificate, regardless of any medical treatment. It is expected that this is done in good faith and is consistent with a player’s biological sex as indicated through other university records. While various National Governing Bodies may have different eligibility policies related to sex and gender, the Mizzou Club Sports policy will take precedent. If an individual or team is unsure of how participants fit into the framework of any sports, please contact the Sports & Competition professional staff. If conflicts, procedural questions, or protests arise under these guidelines, a committee consisting of the Sports & Competition staff, and other resources such as the Women’s and Gender Resource Center, Office of Student Conduct, Office of Council, Risk Management, and Sport Club Council will be consulted for advice and resolution.
• Non-University Affiliated People: Non-University affiliates may not be members of a club sport. This includes competitions, practices, meetings, etc. Non-University affiliated people includes those not listed as current students, faculty and/or staff of the University of Missouri. University alumni that are not faculty and/or staff are not eligible to participate.
• University of Missouri-Faculty/Staff: Currently Mizzou Faculty/Staff with active MizzouRec Memberships are eligible to join a Club Sport. For competitions off-campus or in regional/national tournament, academic requirements are determined by leagues and/or governing bodies.

This mandatory fee charged to all campus students enrolled in at least 7 credit hours for each of the Fall and Spring terms and at least 5 credit hours for the Summer term regardless of usage. The Recreation Facility fee allows students to use campus-based indoor and outdoor facilities as a self-service participant. Recreation facilities include an aquatic complex, multi-sports courts, a fitness center, and indoor and outdoor tracks. The fee also allows students access to MizzouRec programs and services, such as Club enrolled in 6 hours or less for each of the Fall and Spring terms or 5 hours or less if it is the Summer term may opt to include the charge if they would like to access the recreation facilities and services.

• A portion of the recreation facility fee funds the Club Sports program.

• Faculty/Staff may become members of select club sports, provided they have a MizzouRec Membership.
• Recognized faculty/staff members may not hold an officer position within the club.
• Recognized faculty/staff members may not vote on club matters.