To be considered a tier 1 sport club teams must meet 11 of the 13 following requirements:

• Have a minimum of 10 organized games or competitions against other universities. (Tournament single event)
• Have at least 5 away travel trips.
• Have a minimum of 5 away travel events.
• Have at least 2 practices a week ON CAMPUS.
• Have a minimum of 5 UCR students on a team.
• Belong to a recognized National organization.
• Qualify for its “Nationals”.
• Compete in a recognized collegiate league.
• Compete in at least two of three academic quarters.
• Have a pre-approved coach (paid or volunteer) registered with the UCR sport clubs department.
• Have contact with alumni. Ex: The alumni newsletter, games, Highlander Link and/or fundraisers.
• Provide game schedules, rosters, travel forms, team pictures and news articles promptly.
• Attend required monthly meetings with the Assistant Director or Coordinator of Competitive Sports.
• Must compete/travel with at least 50% of their roster.

To be considered a tier 2 sport club teams must:

• Have consistent club leadership and continuity at the competitive level for 2+ years.
• Have the ability to maintain a membership of at least 5 (or the minimum number required by the activity) active UCR student members.
• Have a coach or instructor.
• Attend required quarterly meetings with Assistant Director or Coordinator of Competitive Sports.
• Complete one successful fundraising activity during the academic year. Must inform administration two weeks prior to activity.

To be considered a tier 3 sport club teams must:

• Demonstrate stability in terms of club administration, student interest and activity of club members for one academic year, or three in-season quarters.
• Have the ability to maintain a membership of at least 10 (or the minimum number required by the activity) active student members.
• Have an officer from the club meet with the Sport Clubs Director once every quarter (minimum) to verify program compliance.
• Must have all competition, recreational, or associated activities approved the club director in advance.
• Demonstrate proper fiscal management and raise 100% of necessary fees to initiate the program as requested.
• Complete one successful fundraising activity during the first academic year. All fundraising activities must be brought to the attention of the administration four weeks prior to the activity.

*Financial assistance from the division of competitive sports is NOT available for conditional clubs.