<p>I'm interested in playing Club lacrosse in college but scared it might take away too much time from my studies. I had just recently found out they would be starting practices 3 weeks into the school year. While I'm not one of those students who must have a 4.0 in college, I'd like to really focus on my subjects and do well. However, I'd also like to get out and meet people, and do something to keep in shape. I played sports all my life and I like the competitiveness of club sports. Does/has anyone played college club sports, and can comment on this?</p>
<p>I'll be a sophomore in high school next year, so I can't speak personally of the situation you are presenting. However, one of my really good friends was recruited to play tennis in college along with being a Chem. major and he accepted. He's really smart, and I know he'll be able to keep up his grades. </p>
<p>Just recently, a college tennis coach spoke to me about playing tennis for their school (Stevens Institute of Technology) up in New York. (by-the-way, he know a lot about me which seemed ackwardly stalker-ish) I just thought for a moment about playing tennis in College and I realized it depends on the individual and how focused they are on the tasks at hand. Sure, its possible to play sports all year round in college and keep up top grades, yet its also extremely difficult and time management begins to play an even more crucial role. Since you have played sports all your life, this is probably not an issue for you; and, if your passionate about something, go for it!</p>
<p>Potential: The Stevens Institute of Technology is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and not New York, so I am not sure if the guy was pulling your leg.</p>
<p>I know a few division 1 players and they still make the grade, study and have a social life. They do tend to have a very strict schedule. I know that Div 1 football practices the most. As for club sports, you can usually miss a practice or a game, epecially if you have a test the next day. My school we had a special club facility that had lights, so we could play at night. Then, there is always the gym.</p>
<p>My D plays a club sport, they have obligations (practices, running, etc) 6 days a week, BUT you can miss them if you have class obligations, so by having 6 days offered, they hope every one averages 4x/week.</p>
<p>It is still a heavy commitment, but if you like the sport and want to put the time in, you have a great opportunity to stay in shape, have fun, and make some friends.</p>
<p>are there tryouts for club sports</p>
<p>kingln,</p>
<p>You should be able to find the time. My son picked up the sport just for that reason, it worked out for his schedule. It may sound like alot of commitment, but a couple hours goes by pretty fast Also with Lacrosse alot of bodies are needed. You'll find time for studies because you'll have to structure yourself a bit.</p>
<p>If you can't make all the training sessions, come to the ones you can. If you don't start, because of it, don't sweat it. It will work out.</p>
<p>My university had very few club sports. Club sports are just below varsity which means you get no scholarships and just basic funding. The major club sport at my school is men's and women's rugby. They usually have try-outs, just to make sure you have skill and are commited to playing and the sport.</p>
<p>What are really big are the intramural leagues.</p>