Club FAQs

How do I join an LMU sport club?
To join a sport club, visit the Club Sports display area in Burns Recreation Center [next to Burns Recreation Classroom] or click on the "Club List" [on the Club sports homepage] and then on the name of the club to get contact info for the club you are interested in. You may also stop by or contact the Club Sports Office (310.338.4432).

Who is eligible to join an LMU sport club?
Membership is open to all currently enrolled in LMU and to Loyola Law undergraduate and graduate students. Conversely, clubs are only open to currently employed LMU faculty and staff in an advisory role.

What does it cost to join a sport club?
Participation in the Club Sports program is free of charge. However, individual clubs may charge membership dues, but it varies from club to club. Depending on the club, you may also need to purchase your own jersey and equipment, among other items.

Do I have to be a great player to join an LMU sport club?
No, all of our clubs are open to all levels including the competitive, recreational, and instructional participants.

How do I start an LMU sport club?
To start a club, stop by or contact the Club Sports office (310.338.4432) for more information.

Do you have a ____________ club?
All clubs that are sponsored by the Department of Campus Recreation are listed on the Club list page.  If you do not see the club that you are looking for, then we do not sponsor it. However, there are several other clubs and organizations that are registered with the Department of Student Life who may not be sponsored by our department. Try looking at the Student Leadership & Development web page. If your search is still unsuccessfull, then most likely there is not a club for the activity that you are looking for. For information on how to start a club, contact the Club Sports office at 310.338.4432.

What is the difference between Club Sports and Intercollegiate Athletics?
Sport clubs are student groups organized by students who are motivated by a common interest in expanding their proficiency, participation, and competition in a specific sport or recreational activity. Intercollegiate Athletics are comprised of student athletes who have been recruited by LMU to play a specific sport and may have been awarded scholarship funding. All LMU Intercollegiate Sports are listed with the NCAA as sponsored by University.