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.

 

Our mission is to provide opportunities that foster community, lifelong learning and wellness.

 

The Competitive Sports Program Features:

• The largest student program on campus that offers over 50 different sports and events
• Men’s, Women’s, Open, Co-ed and Unified divisions of play
• Convenient, flexible season schedules (teams select day and time)
• Employment opportunities for over 200 students

1.2 Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Wellness

• The OSU Division of Student Affairs Mission: To empower personal development and success through transformative experiences, services and support.
• The 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 Competitive Sports Jurisdiction

All participants are expected to follow all policies, procedures, sport-specific rules, and instructions provided by the Competitive Sports staff. Staff members have the authority to interpret rules and make final decisions on all matters.

1.5 Sports Rules and Policy Changes

General and sport-specific rules will be provided to participants before competition begins. The Competitive Sports Office may implement rule changes or policy updates at any time.

1.6 Contact Information