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At Creighton, you don’t have to choose between academics and athletics. Eighty percent of our students are former high school athletes, and our club sports program offers a range of opportunities to stay in the game. Within club sports, our premier-level teams provide the highest level of competition for passionate athletes who want to take their high school careers to the next level. These teams foster camaraderie, leadership, and skills that extend well beyond the field, helping students succeed both at Creighton and after graduation.
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- 6 Premier Clubs
- 25+ Club Sports
- 400+ Students involved each year
- Local & national competitions
Continue to grow in the sport you love. Creighton’s premier level represent our most competitive club teams. You’ll train with professional coaches, compete for national titles and play alongside other athletes at the top of their game in a structured and competitive environment. It also allows players to showcase their skills, improve their game, and challenge themselves against other talented players from different schools. These teams are the perfect way for former varsity high school athletes to keep pushing themselves and build connections while pursuing a prestigious Creighton degree. Become a Bluejay, and you can soar on and off the field!
Club Sports
Men's Premier Club Golf
Creighton’s premier club golf team competes at a high level against major universities across the Midwest. Team members have access to Omaha area golf courses, as well as state-of-the-art golf simulators. Professional, qualified coaches work with you to improve your game and help you develop into a successful collegiate golfer. Team members play 3 to 5 tournaments per semester and have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the National Collegiate Club Golf Association.
Coach: The Creighton men’s club premier golf coach is James Dorsey.
Men's Premier Club Hockey
Creighton’s premier club ice hockey team will compete at a high level against major universities across the Midwest. Teams will play 12 or more regular season games and will have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the American Collegiate Hockey Association.
Coach: The Creighton men’s premier club hockey coach is Martin Sundberg.
Men's Premier Club Lacrosse
Creighton’s premier club lacrosse team will compete in a structured environment and at a highly competitive level against major universities across the Midwest. Teams will play 16 or more regular season games and will have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA).
Coach: The Creighton men’s premier club lacrosse team is led by coach Jake Massey.
Women's Premier Club Golf
Creighton’s premier club golf team competes at a high level against major universities across the Midwest. Team members have access to Omaha-area golf courses, as well as state-of-the-art golf simulators. Professional, qualified coaches work with you to improve your game and help you develop into a successful collegiate golfer. Team members play 3 to 5 tournaments per semester and have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the National Collegiate Club Golf Association.
Coach: The Creighton women’s club premier golf coach is James Dorsey.
Women's Premier Club Hockey
With limited female hockey opportunities across the United States, Creighton’s premier club women’s hockey team offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes. The premier women’s club hockey team will compete at a high level against major universities across the Midwest. Teams will play 12 or more regular season games and will have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the American Collegiate Hockey Association.
Coach: The Creighton women’s premier club hockey coach is to be announced.
Women's Premier Club Lacrosse
Women’s premier club lacrosse offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to compete at a high level against major universities across the Midwest. Teams will play 16 or more regular season games and will have an opportunity to qualify and compete for a national championship through the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (WCLA).
Coach: The Creighton women’s premier club lacrosse team is led by coach Andrew Martinez.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our premier-level teams are our most competitive teams. They play competitively at local, regional and national levels, travel for tournaments and compete against other universities. Student-athletes in premier-level club sports have a coach who manages training, scheduling and more, while the other clubs are led by a president, who is also a player. Because of the high level of competition, team membership is recruitment-based.
Tryouts and recruitment vary by sport. Choose your sport to find details on how to join.
A lot of students join multiple club teams, and it all depends on the expectations of individual teams. Talk to team leaders or the coach and consider how practice and competition schedules might overlap.
Fees vary by team and are affected by things like the number of participants, the travel schedule and more.
Clubs recognize that students are students first. You can expect to commit around 6 hours of time a week while you’re in season. Teams usually practice 2-4 times per week.
Travel is dependent on the sport and its schedule. Common travel locations include Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. Some teams will travel further based on post-season eligibility. Teams may travel as far as Florida or California.
Depending on the sport, premier club sports team members are provided with a variety of equipment needed to participate. Home and away uniforms, practice uniforms and team apparel will be provided to all players on the roster.
Teams will travel in university-provided vans, charter bus or airplane, depending on the competition location. Players will be responsible for any travel to and from scheduled practices.
Although it’s rare, club teams may be invited to scrimmage their NCAA counterpart.
Decisions to move from club to NCAA level competition are at the discretion of the coach of the respective NCAA team. Students are not guaranteed an opportunity to meet with the coach of the NCAA team.
Learn more about our club sports program at Creighton University here.
If you have additional questions, we’d love to help. Contact us today.
Contact Us
Harper Center, Office 2014I
Omaha, NE 68178
Premier club sports are not regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). However, premier club sports are organized and administered by their respective national sport governing body.
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