Student Recreation and Fitness Center | Club Sports | Overview

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Overview

More than 20 Club Sports provide undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn, participate and compete against other schools in a variety of team sports. The clubs have coaches and are partially-funded by the University. Some clubs also have individual dues and fundraising activities that supplement University funding.


 ACTIVE CLUBS

Archery

Archery Club is non-competitive and open to all skill levels. The club has a special shooting range on campus that members have access to. Please contact the Club Sports GA if you are interested in joining the club.

Contact: kiaziaklayne@lewisu.edu



Badminton

In the Badminton Club, we strive to give our best effort and learn along the way. We welcome players of all skill levels and hope to grow together as a team. The club offers both social and competitive play. The badminton club is a great opportunity to stay active and make new friends along the way.

Contact: cadyazubrzycki@lewisu.edu



Baseball

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club baseball is a recreational club sport for those that enjoy playing baseball and staying active. The club intends on joining the NCBA to join the ranks of the many other competitive club baseball teams in the area.

Contact (if interested): thomasjjuricek@lewisu.edu



Basketball (Men's)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club basketball is a noncompetitive club that meets for the love of the game. Participants are welcome to get together and enjoy playing basketball with fellow fans of the sport.

Contact: ephraimochelongwao@lewisu.edu or nanaoagyeman@lewisu.edu



Bass Fishing

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Bass Fishing is a club that intends to get together with other fellow students that enjoy fishing. The club travels to local lakes and fishing spots for competitive fishing. The club does have a boat and travels to many locations throughout the fishing season.

Contact: adriusstankus@lewisu.edu



Bowling (Men's)

Contact: TBA



Chess

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Chess club is a noncompetitive club sport that welcomes all students. There is no experience level requirement for this club. All are welcome to come and try the sophisticated game of chess.

Contact: henryrmcferron@lewisu.edu and noahakuzava@lewisu.edu



Country Line Dancing

Country Line Dancing is a new club as of 2024. The group meets weekly to learn new line dances to all types of music, not just country music! This is a social club and is open to all skill levels. If you love to dance, this group is for you!

Contact: samanthanscolaro@lewisu.edu



Golf (Co-Ed)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Golf is a noncompetitive club sport that welcomes students to enjoy playing golf with friends. This sport is co-ed and welcomes all levels of experience.

Contact (if interested): Jill Siegfried at siegfrji@lewisu.edu



Ice Hockey

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ currently has 1 team – participating in ACHA D2. Teams practice twice weekly at Canlan Ice in Romeoville. The teams play a rigorous schedule competing against a variety of schools in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Games are typically played at home on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Tryouts are typically held in August prior to the start of school.

Contact: lewisunivhockey@outlook.com



Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu Club practices twice weekly in the Group Exercise Room of the Rec Center. You can obtain more information by contacting the team leaders:

Contact: teagewmaloney@lewisu.edu



Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure Club is a social club that focuses on getting people together to explore the outdoors. The group plans local hikes, a skiing/snowboarding trip in January, and are always open to new ideas.

Contact: lucasaforthofer@lewisu.edu and kareemamshalabi@lewisu.edu.



Pickleball

Pickleball club is open to all skill levels. The group is currently non-competitive and focused on building a team before becoming a competitive group.

Contact: pradeepkumarvaleti@lewisu.edu



Run Club (Co-Ed)

Run club provides a group setting for runs and workouts of all levels. Meetings are planned based on the groups schedule.



Scuba Diving

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Scuba is a newly founded noncompetitive club. The club welcomes all students that are interested in learning how to scuba dive and use the complicated equipment that goes with the sport.

Contact: Eric Spangler at spangler@lewisu.edu



Soccer (Men's)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Soccer is a long standing noncompetitive club that participates plays together. The club intends to join a competitive league in the future. The club's practice times vary so contact the captain for more details.

Contact: Saurab Chuwan at saurabchuwan@lewisu.edu



Table Tennis (Co-Ed)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Table Tennis is a noncompetitive club sport with the intention of becoming competitive in the future. Students are encouraged to come and play this recreational sport with fellow students in the Student recreation and Fitness Center.

Contact: afaisal1@lewisu.edu



Tennis (Co-Ed)

Calling all Flyers! The ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Tennis Club welcomes players of all skill levels to connect, compete, and have fun on the court! Message us for more information: Bradleyspelszynski@lewisu.edu and Eric Murgas



Ultimate Frisbee (Co-Ed)

Ultimate Frisbee has been a competitive and non-competitive group, depending on what the members are looking for. This group is open to all skill levels.

Contact: kdundek@lewisu.edu



Volleyball (Men's)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Men’s Volleyball Club is one of the most prominent and competitive club sports at ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ. We compete in the Midwest Plains Valley Conference and have found success in competition, including winning at Nationals. We are always looking to improve with new talent to help bring success to our program. Practices are Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm. Tournaments and games are as scheduled typically on the weekends.

Contact: Contact Jason Bunales/Andrew MacCallum at lewisumvbc@gmail.com



Volleyball (Women's)

The Women's Club Volleyball team officially started in 2016. While the team is still young, the players are very excited to see what the future holds for them! Practices are held twice a week and is determined based on the team availability. The team attends between 3-5 weekend tournaments each semester. This club is a great way to stay in shape, make friends, and continue to play the sport you love! The team is always looking to add experienced players, so feel free to reach out!

Contact Club Sports GA: kdundek@lewisu.edu



Weightlifting (Co-Ed)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Weightlifting is a co-ed club that welcomes all levels of experience. We aim to practice lifting for competitive prep as well as physical health. Practices are fluid but permanent meetup days are scheduled for Mondays at 11:00am and Fridays at 1:00pm.

Contact: miguelaenidaco@lewisu.edu



Wiffle Ball

Wiffle Ball is one of our newest clubs.

Captain: alexanderzcabrera@lewisu.edu




 INACTIVE CLUBS

Beach Volleyball

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Beach Volleyball is a noncompetitive club sport that welcomes students to enjoy the outdoor volleyball courts on ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµâ€™s campus. The club typically meets during the warmer weather but can practice indoors when the weather is not conducive.

Contact: Ryan Lees at ryanlees@lewisu.edu



Belegarth

We are a Co-Rec/Co-Ed on campus LARPing group where the role play is optional. A safe, dynamic, fast paced, full contact sport. Think paintball with swords! Practice is typically Monday and Friday from 3p.m.-6p.m.  Come and go as you need. Weather permitting competition takes place outside on the green in front of the Rec Center, or inside the Fieldhouse on court 3.

Contact: Ryan Lees at ryanlees@lewisu.edu



Rugby (Men's)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Men's Rugby Club is a competitive club that gets together to stay active and enjoy playing Rugby with fellow fans of the sport. The club does play in a local conference.

Contact: Eric Spangler (Faculty Advisor) at spangler@lewisu.edu



Rugby (Women's)

Contact: Eric Spangler (Faculty Advisor) at spangler@lewisu.edu



Soccer (Women's)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Soccer is a new club for women. They are currently recreational in nature. They are practicing weekly. They plan to join a local conference in the near future.

Contact: Nathaly Hernandez at nathalyhernandez@lewisu.edu



Water Polo (Co-Ed)

The ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ Club Water Polo team is made up of players who played all through their high school career as well as players who have never picked up a water polo ball. Together the team meets up to help teach inexperienced players the sport, work on their skills, get in a workout, and most importantly, have fun. The club has competed against Harper Community College and plans to expand in size to compete against more clubs in the area. Practice is held on Wednesday nights.

Contact: Radoslaw Lucarz at radoslawslucarz@lewisu.edu



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