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Thinking about joining a club sport? Here are 7 reasons you should! After interviewing dozens of participants, here are the main reasons they join.
- Structure – club sports make your time feel like it’s yours again by providing structure to your routine
- Instructors – practice under and learn from experienced teachers
- Stay in shape – club sports help you achieve your personal goals regardless of skill level
- Community – club sports provide support and camaraderie from an entire team network
- Intercollegiate competition – club sports provide you the opportunity to compete against other schools locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally
- Stress relief – club sports provide an outlet to relieve stress
- Pursuing a passion – club sports let you continue practicing your sport of choice or try a new one for the first time