Rutgers Recreation Club Sports Manual - Club Sports Office Updates Each Summer

Sep 21, 2026

Rutgers Recreation’s Club Sports Manual provides policies and procedures to help club sports organizations maintain good standing within Rutgers’ Club Sports Program and the University. Updated by the Club Sports Office each summer, it directs students to use the manual and appendices as a resource for operating effectively. The manual also outlines the broader Student Affairs mission, vision, and values, and explains Rutgers Recreation’s mission, vision, and values supporting inclusive recreation, belonging, wellness, and leadership development.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Student Affairs

Rutgers Recreation

Rutgers Club Sports

Inclusion Statement

Transgender Athlete Statement

Definition of a Club Sport

Grandfathered Organizations

RUTGERS RECREATION CLUB SPORTS MANUAL [rec.rutgers.edu](rec.rutgers.edu)[ ](rec.rutgers.edu) @rurec Club Sports Staff Stephan Pappas Director of Sports Phone: 848-445-0462 [stephan.pappas@rutgers.edu](stephan.pappas@rutgers.edu)[ ](stephan.pappas@rutgers.edu)Office: WRC Office Suite Kristen Imbimbo Assistant Director of Competitive Sports & Youth Camps Phone: 848-932-0701 [kristen.Imbimbo@rutgers.edu](kristen.Imbimbo@rutgers.edu) Office: CAG/Cook/Douglass Recreation Center Adam Shanley Club Sports Coordinator Phone: 848-445-4874 [adam.shanley@rutgers.edu](adam.shanley@rutgers.edu)[ ](adam.shanley@rutgers.edu)[Office: CAG 103](Office: CAG 103) Chanel White Graduate Intern, Club Sports Phone: 848-445-3686 [Crw134@echo.rutgers.edu](Crw134@echo.rutgers.edu)[ ](Crw134@echo.rutgers.edu)Office: CAG 103 Introduction This manual, crafted by the Rutgers Recreation Club Sports Office, serves as a guide to inform members of the University community about the policies and procedures essential for any Club Sports organization to maintain good standing with the Club Sports Program and University. This manual will be updated by the Club Sports Office each summer. Students should use this manual and its appendices as a resource to answer questions about how to successfully operate their organization. Student Affairs The Division of Student Affairs at Rutgers University–New Brunswick seeks to help students succeed and thrive, while attending Rutgers and after graduation as well. Our programs, services, and learning opportunities align with our mission, vision, and core values, reflecting the tenets of the Knight’s Call, while using data to inform how our offerings evolve. The four pillars of academic success, student engagement, health and wellness, and inclusion are fundamental to our work. Comprised of 23 departments, over 1,000 staff members, and more than 2,300 student staff members, Student Affairs facilitates interactions among students, faculty, and staff to promote students' academic success, personal growth, and professional development. Our staff are committed to working with students to enrich the quality of their lives so that they can achieve their goals. The Club Sports Program is a part of Rutgers Recreation, within the Division of Student Affairs at Rutgers University. Mission With students at the heart of all we do, the Division of Student Affairs facilitates innovative learning and developmental experiences, challenging and preparing students to successfully learn, engage, serve, and lead at Rutgers University and in a global society. Vision Cultivate positive transformative experiences, challenging students to be their best at Rutgers and beyond. Values The following values are central to the Division of Student Affairs and guide how we do our work and fulfill our mission. Community: We respond to the needs of our students with compassion and care. We use restorative practices to build, maintain, and heal relationships. We create a culture of grace around learning from mistakes. Inclusion: We foster the development and preservation of a community where all members feel they belong. Learning: Learning for students occurs inside and outside the classroom. As such, we are educators first in our service to students. 2 Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in our service to students and the university community. Tradition and Pride: We are committed to being a leading division of student affairs. We do this through data-driven decision making, a focus on continuous improvement, embracing innovative practices, and telling our story. Rutgers Recreation Mission Facilitate inclusive recreation opportunities to foster self-discovery, belonging, and wellness for the Scarlet Knight community. Vision A Thriving Rutgers community embracing lifelong wellbeing. Values The following values are central to Rutgers Recreation and guide

FAQs

Who updates the Club Sports Manual and how should students use it?

The Club Sports Office updates the manual each summer. Students should use the manual and its appendices as a resource to answer questions about successfully operating their organization.

How is the Club Sports Program positioned within Rutgers?

The Club Sports Program is part of Rutgers Recreation, within the Division of Student Affairs at Rutgers University.

What is the definition of a Club Sports organization as of July 1, 2021?

A Club Sports organization is a non-academic student organization that competes two or more times inter-collegiately, as sanctioned by a governing body or association, excluding regional or national competitions.

Sep 21, 2026

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