A club sport is a registered student organization that may provide a program of instruction, recreation or competition in a specific sport or recreation activity. Club sports vary in size and level of activity in order to meet the needs and interests of students. Each club establishes its own organizational structure, leadership and performance level. For more information on how to join a club, contact the individual club president or email
2023/2024 Club Sports
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Badminton Club
About:
Welcome to the UAB Badminton Club! Our club is a vibrant community where enthusiasts of all skill levels gather to enjoy the exciting sport of badminton. Join us for invigorating sessions that promise both friendly competition and a chance to improve your game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our club offers a welcoming environment for everyone. Come be a part of our passionate badminton community, where you can make new friends, stay active, and have a great time on the court!
Club Contact:
President: Aravind Nune -
anune@uab.edu
Vice President: Sidhant Sheth -sheth@uab.edu
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Ballroom Dance Society
About:
Ballroom Dance Society at UAB is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students passionate about learning ballroom dance. No experience is required! We have two classes each week: one open class and one members class. Students who join will have access to many social events and opportunities to compete with other clubs in the region, though competing is not a requirement.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, reach out to our President Emily Rucks at
egrucks@uab.edu or Regan McLaughlin atrlmclaug@uab.edu . Feel free to also join our GroupMe for updates, announcements, and polls for each dance we learn.Club Contact:
President: Emily Rucks -
egrucks@uab.edu
Secretary: Regan McLaughlin -rlmclaug@uab.edu -
Birmingham's Blazin' Bhangra
About:
BBB is Alabama's first competitive Bhangra dance team. We perform traditional Bhangra dance routines at various events such as Diwali and the Taste of India dance competition, both hosted by UAB. BBB also competes at many competitions nationwide.
Club Contact:
President: Pranav Nagila -
pnagila@uab.edu -
Blazin Belly Baddies
About:
We focus on encouraging individuals to learn and perform belly dance choreography. Members will explore this art form while learning the history of Raqs Baladi. Additionally, we hope to shed light and ultimately combat the social stigma that sometimes accompanies belly dancing. Our organization serves not only to create great dancers but also to empower them to be confident and capable by attending self-organized “workshops”, which would be held outside of the Rec.
Club Contact:
President: Camryn Reese -
camrynr2@uab.edu -
Ember Women's Ultimate Frisbee
About:
Ember is UAB's womxn's/gender inclusive ultimate frisbee team. We have weekly practices and attend weekend tournaments throughout the semester. We play schools including Auburn, JSU, UAH, and Bama. No experience necessary!
Club Contact:
President: Hannah Szcepanski -
heski02@uab.edu -
Figure Skating
About:
We are an uplifting organization within the UAB community. All experience levels are welcome! While we are on the ice, we are learning and teaching one another new and unique skills that will improve the overall quality of everybody's skating.
Club Contact:
President: Madeline Smith -
smithme@uab.edu
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Hockey
About:
Welcome to the UAB Club Ice Hockey team! We are not a community, but a family! Our club has a variety of students who played hockey since they were three years old to students who have never touched a hockey stick. Our goal is to introduce you to hockey and help grow interest in the South. Our team consists of two groups, our E-line and D-line. The E-line consists of players who practice weekly and travel to play against other schools across the South. The D-Line consists of players who want to learn the sport, practice weekly, and still travel with the team so they can experience the fun of being part of UAB Ice Hockey. Alongside our players, we also have our Bender Club which travels with the team and assists with social media, game-day operations, and more! Follow us on Instagram and contact us via email or Instagram to become part of the family!
Club Contact:
President: Joseph Hume -
jahume@uab.edu
Vice President: Steven Carey -sccarey@uab.edu -
Lifting
About:
Our club is a perfect mix of bodybuilding and powerlifting. We combined both aspects of these sports to better the general health of the overall student body and giving them opportunities to pursue avenues or general health and fitness.
Club Contact:
President: Gavin Crumpton -
grc2@uab.edu
Vice President: Kevin Kim -kykim@uab.edu Secretary: Reed Parrish -parrishr@uab.edu -
Men's Ultimate Frisbee
About:
UAB Inferno is the men's competitive ultimate frisbee team here on campus. We routinely practice and compete in tournaments against other colleges across the southeast and country. We are always looking for new people wanting to participate in athletic and competitive environments.
Club Contact:
President: Abraham Sun -
asun@uab.edu -
Men's Volleyball
About:
We are a competitive men's volleyball team that allows members to practice their skills, have fun, and compete at a high level against other college clubs. We practice two days a week and compete in tournaments on weekends throughout the fall and spring semesters. Members are selected from tryouts in the fall, but no prior experience is required.
Club Contact:
President: Ryan Griffin -
rgriffi2@uab.edu -
Natyam
About:
Natyam at UAB is a classical Indian dance team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham that is dedicated to pushing the limits of our imagination and creativity in performance. We strive to share Indian Classical dance amongst the diverse population at UAB. Our goal is to create innovative dance routines that coach members about the diversity and benefits of Indian Classical dance. Natyam at UAB is heavily committed to promoting diversity at UAB and providing its members with opportunities to perform at competitions and philanthropic events. Additionally, Natyam at UAB aims to offer training & practice in Indian Classical Dance through workshops as a means to sustain good mental and physical health practices.
Club Contact:
President: Saidharshana Dhantu -
sdhantu@uab.edu -
Pickleball
About:
The UAB pickleball club welcomes both competitive and casual play. We practice often, hold regular tournaments, and compete with teams from across the state. We want our members to develop their skills, have fun, and increase the impact of this rapidly growing sport.
Club Contact:
President: Hudson O'Neill -
hponeill@uab.edu -
Rangeela
About:
Rangeela is a Co-ed competitive Bollywood fusion dance team. We dance a variety of styles such as hip hop, Bollywood, classical, jazz, etc. We create a themed production every year and compete in the Desi Dance Network circuit.
Club Contact:
Vice President: Ayushi Mukund -
amukund@uab.edu -
Roundnet
About:
Our UAB Roundnet (aka Spikeball) Club provides a fun and competitive environment to play the exciting and fun-filled sport of Roundnet with an organized team. We travel to various local tournaments and host weekly practices to build camaraderie and consistently improve at the sport. We push players to get better and to work as a team while also getting great exercise and partaking in an extremely energy-filled sport.
Club Contact:
President: Natalie Dowd -
natblack@uab.edu -
Swim
About:
The swim club is all about coming together to enjoy the sport of swimming. We focus on promoting an inclusive and fun environment for students at all levels of swimming expertise. We tend to practice 2-3 times a week, and we typically attend 2-3 competitions per semester.
Competitions are always super fun and a great chance to bond with fellow club members! Last season we traveled to Auburn and the University of Alabama to compete. If anyone is interested in joining, don't hesitate to reach out to me for details
Anyone interested in joining, reach out to our President Rania Abdo via email at
rabdo@uab.edu for details or join our GroupMe. This is where we send announcements about competitions, member dues ($25), and practices.Club Contact:
President: Rania Abdo -
rabdo@uab.edu -
Table Tennis
About:
The Table Tennis Club at UAB's goals are to foster interest in table tennis, promote friendly matches between its members, and compete in tournaments. Players of all levels are welcome! We are also a member of the NCTTA, meaning every semester up to 8 of the best club members get to compete against other nearby schools and receive a national ranking.
Club Contact:
President: Eli Baggett -
ebaggett@uab.edu -
Tennis
About:
UAB's Tennis on Campus Club is a great way to find people to play with in your free time and to get involved playing matches against other colleges!
Practice is usually held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-7:30pm on the UAB tennis courts by the 16th street parking deck.
Any level of play is accepted so come out and play with the UAB club! If you would like to know more about the Tennis Club, contact the Club's President, Angela Morales!
Club Contact:
President: Angela Morales -
angelanm@uab.edu
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Women's Lacrosse
About:
We are a student led organization open to players of all skill levels. Our team is a member of the Southeastern Women's Lacrosse league, which is part of the USA Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Association D1 league. We are hoping to grow women's lacrosse and build lasting relationships.
Club Contact:
President: Ashley Gleeson -
agleeson@uab.edu
President: Becca McMurtrey -ramcmurt@uab.edu -
Women's Soccer
About:
We are a group of girls who love the game of soccer! We meet weekly to build community, teamwork, and soccer skills. Our aim is to develop a competitive and supportive environment for those who love to play.
Club Contact:
President: Erin Collier -
eecollie@uab.edu -
Women's Volleyball
About:
The objectives of Women's Club Volleyball at UAB are to develop player’s skills, provide competitive, exciting competition, and to keep players active and healthy. The purpose of this club is to offer athletes to train and play volleyball at a competitive yet fun level. Club volleyball is a great way to continue playing while staying involved on campus and representing UAB throughout our community.
Club Contact:
President: Lauren Burkett -
lburkett@uab.edu
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Club Sports Manual
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Start a New Club
Don’t see a particular sport you’re interested in? Heres how you can start your own!
Each club sport is required to have a minimum number of 10 student members and one of those members must be a designated leader/officer.
Interest meetings may be held in order to recruit new members to join the club’s roster prior to applying for recognition.
Develop a club constitution.
Apply to become a new Student Organization through the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. More information on how to become a Student Organization can be found here.
During the Student Organization request process through Engage, select to be recoginzed as a Club Sport. Once a club is approved through University Recration and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership through Engage, they will be considered as a active Club Sport. The club president will be contacted by URec professional to setup up a New Club Meeting.
Registration for new organizations is available twice per year (July 1 – September 30 and December 1 – January 31).
For more information on club sports, please contact our Intramurals Team, atstw31@uab.edu or 205-996-4886.