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1.1 Overview of Competitive Sports

Competitive Sports at OSU fosters a long-standing tradition of competition through intramural and club sports within the Department of Wellness. Since its inception the late 1960s, intramural sports have engaged over 5,000 annual participants across 50+ activities, while the club sports program supports 40+ active clubs with 1,600+ members.

1.2 Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Wellness

  • OSU Division of Student Affairs Mission: To empower personal development and success through transformative experiences, services, and support.
  • Division of Student Affairs Vision: The Division of Student Affairs will be the model of excellence inspiring a thriving student experience through innovation, engagement and belonging.
  • Department of Wellness Mission: To provide opportunities that foster community, lifelong learning and wellness.
  • Department of Wellness Vision: The Department of Wellness will be the standard of excellence, leading the campus, state, and nation through collaboration, engagement, and service to grow and develop the OSU community.
  • Department of Wellness Values: Community, Accountability, Excellence, Wellness

1.3 The Spirit of Competition

Team sports stem from the fundamental human desire to play, where the joy of participation, fitness, and friendship outweigh winning or losing. True competition relies on mutual respect and cooperation with opponents, not rule manipulation or poor conduct. Upholding integrity, fair play, and concern for safety honors this spirit, making lifelong memories and values more meaningful than any outcome.

1.4 Philosophy

Club sports at Oklahoma State University (OSU) are welcoming and enhance members' experiences by offering leadership opportunities. 

 

Club sports are recognized student organizations of Oklahoma State University.

 

Governed by the OSU Club Sport Council and supported by the Competitive Sports Office, club sports thrive on student leadership, interest, and involvement. The Competitive Sports Office acts as a liaison between the university administration and the clubs, ensuring smooth operations and support.

1.5 Purpose

The purpose of the Club Sport Handbook at Oklahoma State University is to provide guidelines and resources for the effective management and operation of club sports. It ensures that all clubs adhere to university policies, promotes student leadership, and supports the overall success and sustainability of the club sports program.

1.6 Integrity and Sportsmanship

It is the responsibility of each club member to conduct its club program in a manner that promotes the ideals of higher education, human development and integrity. All individuals associated with the Oklahoma State Club Sports program should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, academic integrity, ethical conduct and rules of their governing body.

1.7 Club Control

It is the responsibility of each club member to monitor and control its club while ensuring compliance with this handbook and their respective governing body. It is the responsibility of each member to report all rule violations to the Competitive Sports Office in a timely manner and to cooperate fully with efforts from all parties. Responsibilities of club control rests within the club presidents and officers.

1.8 Participation in Club Sports

Participation in club sports is open to all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and institutional policies.

1.9 Contact Information

Name Position Contact
Daniel Fragel Assistant Director, Competitive Sports daniel.fragel@okstate.edu
Brandon Bermea Program Manager, Competitive Sports brandon.bermea@okstate.edu
Clifford Richardson Coordinator, Competitive Sports clifford.richardson@okstate.edu
Kayla Polanco Graduate Assistant, Competitive Sports kayla.polanco@okstate.edu
Sophia Thomas Graduate Assistant, Competitive Sports sophia.thomas@okstate.edu
Dylan Linn Graduate Assistant, Competitive Sports dylan.linn@okstate.edu
Competitive Sports Office   (405) 744-7407

1.10 2024 - 2025 Club Representatives

Name Sports Contact
Daniel Fragel Hockey
Polo
Rowing
daniel.fragel@okstate.edu
Brandon Bermea Baseball
Competitive Cheer
Officials Association
Unified
Women's Wrestling
brandon.bermea@okstate.edu
Clifford Richardson Cricket
Golf
Judo
Men's Lacrosse
Sailing
Wakeboarding
Women's Lacrosse
Men's Rugby
clifford.richardson@okstate.edu
Kayla Polanco Archery
Men's Volleyball
Quadball
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Women's Volleyball
kayla.polanco@okstate.edu
Sophia Thomas Badminton
Barbell
Bass Fishing
Women's Basketball
Men's Bowling
Women's Bowling
Disc Golf
Roundnet
Running
Swimming
sophia.thomas@okstate.edu
Dylan Linn Cornhole
Dance Company
Hip-Hop Dance
Men's Soccer
MMA/Karate
Practical Shooting
Shotgun
Women's Soccer
dylan.linn@okstate.edu

1.11 Officer Meeting Dates

Meeting Date Location
Fall Officer Meeting 1 Aug. 21, 2024 Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall
Fall Officer Meeting 2 Oct. 2, 2024 Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall
Spring Officer Meeting 1 Jan. 22, 2025 Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall
Spring Officer Meeting 2 March 5, 2025 Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall

1.12 Important Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2024 Deadline How to Submit
Officer List (Updates) Aug. 1, 2024 DSE
Fall Practice Schedule (Updates) Aug. 21, 2024 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
Team Rosters on DSE Sep. 1, 2024 DSE
Student Life Registration Sep. 1, 2024 CampusLink
Spring Practice Time Requests Nov. 1, 2024 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
Spring 2025 Deadline How to Submit
Spring Game Schedules Jan. 31, 2025 DSE
Team Roster on DSE Feb. 1, 2025 DSE
2024 - 2025 Proposed Budgets March 31, 2025 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
Fall 2025 Officer List April 14, 2025 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
New Officer Training April 16, 2025 Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall
Fall Practice Time Request April 16, 2025 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
Inventory List May 1, 2025 Email to Competitive Sports Representative
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