Sports Clubs: What Tarleton has to offer

BY ASHTYN HANSARD

Digital Media Director

Tarleton State University has always been striving for excellence, especially in athletics.

Whether it be in football or basketball, Tarleton is always looking for ways to get bigger and better.

However, these sports can be hard to get a spot on, and as a college student, it can be hard to find the time and commitment. Don’t worry, Tarleton has you covered.

Tarleton offers many sports clubs of all varieties to students who are looking for other students to build a community with while playing a sport they enjoy.

Bass Fishing

If you enjoy fishing, the bass club may be the place for you. The bass club competes in competitions across the country while strengthening their group and leadership skills. If interested, apply online by April 30 to join for the fall semester.

Equestrian

The equestrian club is for students that have a passion for horse riding and would like to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). If you’re interested, you can email Dr. Trinette Jones at [email protected].

Esports

While it’s not a traditional sport, Tarleton’s esports club is available for all students that have a love for video games. Located on the bottom floor of the student center, the esports club focuses on building hand-eye coordination skills while working as a team.

Fly Fishing

Tarleton’s fly fishing club is available for all students interested in expanding their fishing skills and learning more about how to fish in general. This club hosts different fishing meetings throughout the semester. To keep up to date, follow the club on Instagram @tsuflyfishing.

Men’s Lacrosse

Tarleton’s men’s lacrosse club is a part of the Lone Star Alliance for the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association. Any male students that have a passion for lacrosse and may be interested in joining can contact the team through the email [email protected].

Men’s Soccer

Tarleton’s men’s soccer club is available for all males that have an interest in competing in the sport for the Texas Collegiate Soccer League. While tryouts have already concluded earlier this semester, students can follow the team through their Instagram, @tarletonclubsoccer.

Men’s Rugby

Much like the lacrosse team, the men’s rugby team is open to any male students that have an interest in playing rugby with other students and is a member of the Lone Star Conference. Students can stay updated through their Instagram, @tarleton_rugby.

Powerlifting

Tarleton’s powerlifting club is available for all students that enjoy lifting competitively. While there hasn’t been one announced this semester, the club hosted an interest meeting for potential members in the fall. You can follow them on Instagram, @tarletonstate.powerliftingclub

Running

The running club is a great way for cardio lovers to get their runs in while making new friends. While the club does not have a social media page yet, they meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays and run together at all different paces.

Shotgun Sports

This club is open to all students hoping to learn about shooting guns competitively and build a connection with others. All members will be asked to provide their own guns and ammo and can apply to join the team through the link on their Instagram, @tarletonshotgunsports.

Spikeball

On Jan. 21, Tarleton’s recreation center posted online that a new spikeball club has been created. If you’re a fan of the game and are interested in joining the club, email [email protected] for more information.

Stock Horse

The stock horse team helps students build better horse training skills while competing in competitions. While the dates haven’t been updated, students can find a membership form to fill out on Tarleton’s website.

Tennis

The tennis club offers all students of all skill levels to join their club and even has a separate competition team that travels to different colleges to compete. Meetings are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the tennis courts.

Ultimate Frisbee

For all the ultimate frisbee players out there, Tarleton has a club for you. The ultimate frisbee club meets on Mondays from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. A google form to apply to the club is linked on their Instagram, @tarletonultimate.

Volleyball

While Tarleton does have an official women’s volleyball team, it also has volleyball clubs available for both men and women. While tryouts for both clubs have concluded, students can follow the men’s Instagram pages @tsu_mensvb, and the women’s facebook page, Tarleton Women’s Club Volleyball.

Wrestling

Much like club volleyball, Tarleton’s wrestling club has both a women’s and men’s club available for all students who want to explore wrestling competitively and enhance their skills. Students can find out more through their website, tsuwrestling.org.

Tarleton offers several sports clubs for its students to enjoy and create a community with. If you’re interested in sports and want to make some new friends, feel free to check out any of these clubs.