Eligibility Requirements

Participation in the club sport program shall not be denied to any individual based on the premise of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.

1. Student Eligibility

All full and part-time matriculating students are eligible to try out and participate in club sports. Sports that belong to outside governing bodies are subject to eligibility requirements as set forth by that organization. Students are expected to maintain a good academic standing (2.0 GPA).

2. Faculty/Staff Eligibility

Faculty and staff are eligible to participate in any non-contact sport at the recreational/instructional level.  They may not participate in competitive or semi-competitive clubs. 

3. General Eligibility Requirements

• Must read, understand and agree to follow the Villanova University Code of Conduct (http://www.villanova.edu/studentlife/dean/studenthandbook.htm ) at all times. 
• Must be in good physical condition and be cleared by their physician to partake in vigorous physical activity.
• Must have health insurance and provide proof of insurance to the University.
• Must understand the inherent risks associated with participation in their sport.
• Must sign a waiver to release Villanova of liability for any injury that they may sustain during any club related activities.
• Must agree to pay club dues (if applicable).

4. Intramural Eligibility

When participating in intramural competition equivalent to your club sport, no more than two club sport members participating in that sport can be included on one intramural roster. This includes combination of male and female players for co-ed intramural competition. If that intramural team is deemed intramural champions, club members may not participate in the City Six Extramural Championship.

5. Conduct Expectations

As a participant in the Club Sports program at Villanova University, individuals are expected to act in accordance with the Villanova University Student Code of Conduct and follow policies as outlined in the Villanova University Club Sport Manual at all times, especially when traveling for club purposes.  Any behavior that is inconsistent with University policies may warrant disciplinary action from the Dean of Students as well as additional disciplinary action as seen fit by the Director of Athletics. All cases will be reviewed on an individual basis.  Certain or repeated offenses may warrant loss of club recognition. If recognition is revoked, decisions can be appealed within two weeks of recognition loss by submitting an Appeal Form (See Appendix F for Appeal Form) to the Office of Intramurals & Recreation. If your club recognition is revoked, there will be a 4-year period before that sport can re-apply for recognition.

The following occurrences will result in disciplinary action and possible loss of recognition: 

• Insufficient funds in club account 
• Misconduct
• Displayed disregard for club/university policies and procedures
• Negligence
• Failure to turn in documents in accordance with paperwork timeline
• Failure to send a team representative to club sport meetings
• Hazing
• Making unauthorized purchases
• Unauthorized travel
• Ineligible players found participating
• Entering into an unapproved financial agreement on behalf of Villanova University

6. Hazing