A club sport is a registered student organization that may provide a program of instruction, recreation or competition in a specific sport or recreation activity. Club sports vary in size and level of activity in order to meet the needs and interests of students. Each club establishes its own organizational structure, leadership and performance level. For more information on how to join a club, contact the individual club president or email
2025/2026 Club Sports
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Ballroom Dance Society
About:
Ballroom Dance Society at UAB is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students passionate about learning ballroom dance. No experience is required! We have two classes each week: one open class and one members class. Students who join will have access to many social events and opportunities to compete with other clubs in the region, though competing is not a requirement.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, reach out to our President Cliff Butler at
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President: Cliff Butler -
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Beach Volleyball
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We are the Beach Volleyball Club at UAB! We have both men's and women's pairs, and compete with other universities around the southeastern U.S.
Club Contact:
President: Caleb Hickman -
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BlazaRaas
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BlazaRaas is UAB and Alabama’s first and only Garba/Raas dance team. Rooted in the vibrant folk traditions of Gujarat, India, we perform high-energy Garba and Raas routines with a modern twist. Our team showcases this rich cultural art form at UAB events and throughout the Birmingham community
Club Contact:
Co-Captain: Anya Shah -
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Birmingham's Blazin' Bhangra
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BBB is Alabama's first competitive Bhangra dance team. We perform traditional Bhangra dance routines at various events such as Diwali and the Taste of India dance competition, both hosted by UAB. BBB also competes at many competitions nationwide.
Club Contact:
President: Dhruv Patel -
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Ember Women's Ultimate Frisbee
About:
Ember is UAB's womxn's/gender inclusive ultimate frisbee team. We have weekly practices and attend weekend tournaments throughout the semester. We play schools including Auburn, JSU, UAH, and Bama. No experience necessary!
Club Contact:
President: Hannah Szcepanski -
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Golf
About:
The Golf Club at UAB is open to all levels of golfers, from beginners to experts alike. Golf can be an individual sport or a team sport! We encourage golfers to join and challenge themselves, learning a sport that can be played for a lifetime. e intend to promote the game of golf through no-pressure group training sessions, outings, competitions, and course-play on local courses. Our practice and games will take place during the fall and spring semesters (September-October, March-May).
Club Contact:
President: Prithvi Venkatesan -
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Hockey
About:
Welcome to the UAB Club Ice Hockey team! We are not a community, but a family! Our club has a variety of students who played hockey since they were three years old to students who have never touched a hockey stick. Our goal is to introduce you to hockey and help grow interest in the South. Our team consists of two groups, our E-line and D-line. The E-line consists of players who practice weekly and travel to play against other schools across the South. The D-Line consists of players who want to learn the sport, practice weekly, and still travel with the team so they can experience the fun of being part of UAB Ice Hockey. Alongside our players, we also have our Bender Club which travels with the team and assists with social media, game-day operations, and more! Follow us on Instagram and contact us via email or Instagram to become part of the family!
Club Contact:
President: Joseph Hume -
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Powerlifting
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Our club is a perfect mix of bodybuilding and powerlifting. We combined both aspects of these sports to better the general health of the overall student body and giving them opportunities to pursue avenues or general health and fitness.
Club Contact:
President: Gavin Crumpton -
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Men's Soccer
About:
Men's Club soccer at UAB offers students the chance to represent their college competitively. Designed for both passionate players as well as those wanting to learn more about or simply play soccer, it combines high-level soccer with academic pursuits. practices will be twice a week as a competitive practice and a casual kick around.
Club Contact:
President:De'Shaun Harden' -
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Men's Ultimate Frisbee
About:
UAB Inferno is the men's competitive ultimate frisbee team here on campus. We routinely practice and compete in tournaments against other colleges across the southeast and country. We are always looking for new people wanting to participate in athletic and competitive environments.
Club Contact:
President: Asaad Mohmoud -
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Men's Volleyball
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We are a competitive men's volleyball team that allows members to practice their skills, have fun, and compete at a high level against other college clubs. We practice two days a week and compete in tournaments on weekends throughout the fall and spring semesters. Members are selected from tryouts in the fall, but no prior experience is required.
Club Contact:
President: Ryan Griffin -
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Pickleball
About:
The UAB pickleball club welcomes both competitive and casual play. We practice often, hold regular tournaments, and compete with teams from across the state. We want our members to develop their skills, have fun, and increase the impact of this rapidly growing sport.
Club Contact:
President: Ivan Reap -
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Rangeela
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Rangeela is a Co-ed competitive Bollywood fusion dance team. We dance a variety of styles such as hip hop, Bollywood, classical, jazz, etc. We create a themed production every year and compete in the Desi Dance Network circuit.
Club Contact:
Vice President: Alina Nansiyani -
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Table Tennis
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The Table Tennis Club at UAB's goals are to foster interest in table tennis, promote friendly matches between its members, and compete in tournaments. Players of all levels are welcome! We are also a member of the NCTTA (National Collegiate Table Tennis Association), meaning every semester, the best club members get to compete against other nearby schools and receive a national ranking.
Club Contact:
President: Pari Motivaras -
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Taekwondo
About:
Taekwondo is a martial art originating from South Korea and closely translates to ‘the way of the hand and foot’. Anyone with an interest in Taekwondo is welcome to join us Monday nights 7:30-8:30 at the Rec Center for workout and practice; no prior experience is necessary. To improve the capability of everyone participating, there will be different styles taught by different instructors. Sessions will be primarily held by 5th degree Master Mark Banaszak-Holl (club advisor), 4th degree Master Jane Banaszak-Holl (club advisor), and 3rd degree Instructor Shruti Mahesh (pres.) as well as other trained Taekwondo practitioners. We will collaborate with KUSA (Korean Undergraduate Student Association) and host demonstrations throughout the year as well as reach out to compete in Taekwondo Tournaments. We look forward to you joining our team of Martial Artists!
Club Contact:
President: Shruti Mahesh -
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Tennis
About:
UAB's Tennis on Campus Club is a great way to find people to play with in your free time and to get involved playing matches against other colleges!
Practice is usually held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-7:30pm on the UAB tennis courts by the 16th street parking deck.
Any level of play is accepted so come out and play with the UAB club! If you would like to know more about the Tennis Club, contact the Club's President.
Club Contact:
President: Anushka Arora -
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Women's Lacrosse
About:
We are a student led organization open to players of all skill levels. Our team is a member of the Southeastern Women's Lacrosse league, which is part of the USA Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Association D1 league. We are hoping to grow women's lacrosse and build lasting relationships.
Club Contact:
President: Morgan Garoutte -
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Women's Soccer
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We are a group of girls who love the game of soccer! We meet weekly to build community, teamwork, and soccer skills. Our aim is to develop a competitive and supportive environment for those who love to play.
Club Contact:
President: Kat Delao -
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Women's Volleyball
About:
The objectives of Women's Club Volleyball at UAB are to develop player’s skills, provide competitive, exciting competition, and to keep players active and healthy. The purpose of this club is to offer athletes to train and play volleyball at a competitive yet fun level. Club volleyball is a great way to continue playing while staying involved on campus and representing UAB throughout our community.
Club Contact:
President: Riley Carwile -
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Club Sports Manual
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Start a New Club
Don’t see a particular sport you’re interested in? Heres how you can start your own!
Each club sport is required to have a minimum number of 10 student members and one of those members must be a designated leader/officer.
Interest meetings may be held in order to recruit new members to join the club’s roster prior to applying for recognition.
Develop a club constitution.
Apply to become a new Student Organization through the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. More information on how to become a Student Organization can be found here.
During the Student Organization request process through Engage, select to be recoginzed as a Club Sport. Once a club is approved through University Recration and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership through Engage, they will be considered as a active Club Sport. The club president will be contacted by URec professional to setup up a New Club Meeting.
Registration for new organizations is available twice per year (July 1 – September 30 and December 1 – January 31).
For more information on club sports, please contact our Intramurals Team, atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 205-996-4886.