Club Sports

The challenges of triathlon are everywhere: long stretches of training, acquiring equipment, and dedicating the time to improve. MSU’s student triathletes are committed to improving and the rankings are reflecting the hard work.

It’s not easy being on a club team, as it requires a time and financial commitment beyond being a student. But for these women, the sport of lacrosse is worth the demands.

The MSU Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee team, known as "Moose," is a team that is open to all students to join and experience what it is like to compete nationally on a team that is open to all.

She made her dream of playing college soccer come true, but it ended up being less of the dream and more like a hard grind. So she took a chance, and MSU made all the difference.

It’s as much social as it is skating, which brings together women of all ages and experience to the ice every Thursday.

The team racks up the travel miles, by plane and bus, to play in showcases.

Triathlon, which involves biking, running, and swimming in a linked race event, is challenging. But that’s exactly why this group of MSU students is drawn to the Olympic sport.

Rugby is big around the world, but just starting to pick up steam in the U.S. The Spartans who play club rugby want to make their mark.

The student club team is one of the oldest programs on campus, leading to a tight-knit group of alumni and current competitors.

It’s a quirky sport, but one that has a strong pull. Michigan State’s club team has been a successful mainstay, and is coming back after the pandemic.