Star surfer Tim Tully '11 helped launch the surf team for SU Club Sports.
History is in the making at Stetson. There are more opportunities right now for students to be a part of the green and white than ever before. Club Sports has taken off with the addition of 14 newly chartered clubs in less than two semesters.
Lacrosse was one of the first Club Sports at Stetson.
They are: Aikido, Croquet, Equestrian, Table Tennis, Tennis, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Lacrosse, Fishing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Sand Volleyball, Shooting (Various), Surf, and Swim.
“We saw some interest in mixed martial arts at Stetson so we formed the club,” said freshman Jeff Sayer of Cummings, Ga. “We teach self-defense, the art of different cultures and use MMA in an aerobic setting such as in kickboxing. It’s a great opportunity to gain confidence through learning how to handle yourself, get in shape and know that you can take on any challenge – all in a safe, controlled environment.”
SU Club Sports are different from Division I NCAA team sports, but students in Club Sports face fierce and serious competition. The competition level of Club Sports falls between intramural sports and intercollegiate athletics. Teams hold practices two to four times per week and may choose to have a coach. To be financially self-sustaining, clubs must fundraise and take an active role in their club’s financial success. Stetson Club Sports teams have the opportunity to compete against other club teams from various universities.
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Club sports are an awesome way to experience what some would call non traditional sports at the university level. One such sport that I participated in was Crew and it is now an NCAA sport at stetson so you never know what is going to happen when a club sport takes off. Congrats to all of the club sport participants it is a long and sometimes lonely road to get them rolling but SU is better off for your energies.