At the present time, there are two levels of Club Sports at Brown University. These two categories are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: longevity of the club, compensation for the coach, and the existence of a varsity level program in the given sport.
Group A - Highly Competitive Clubs
This category includes those clubs that have been established for a long period of time with consistent participation. These sports have competed successfully each year, and wish to remain at a high competitive level. Group A Club Sports may provide a stipend for their head coaches. Included in this group are the following:
Group B – Competitive Clubs
This category includes those sports that are either in their nascent stages or sports where the University offers a varsity program in the same sport. Included in this group are the following: