Introduction
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.
1.9 Contact Information
Name | Position | Contact |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |