Sport Clubs

Mission Statement: To ensure that all USC Upstate students have the chance to play in basketball competitions. By producing more student-athletes, we hope to improve the basketball club and foster a feeling of teamwork and sportsmanship among our peers. 

Mission Statement: The First Mile Friend mission is to help students, faculty, and staff gradually work toward completing their first mile through encouragement, consistency, and connection. The club aims to promote physical wellness, mental health, and friendship by celebrating progress at every pace.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Swim Club shall be:

• To compete in meets through U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) and against other colleges.
• To give students the opportunity to swim recreationally and competitively.

Mission Statement: To create a welcoming space for students to connect, move, and recharge through Pilates. We encourage wellness, confidence, and community while keeping things fun, stress-free, and beginner friendly.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the USC Upstate Barbell Club is to:

• Establish a network of peers interested in lifting and strength sports,
  from those just beginning their fitness journey to competitive strength athletes.
• Provide a venue to learn and discuss all aspects of lifting, including, but not limited to, training, nutrition, and competitions.
• Promote and endorse physical activity on campus and in partnership with the local community, especially related to resistance training.
• Teach proper techniques for performing core lifts such as: Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press, and Olympic Lifts.
• Foster an environment where members can form relationships through training together, offering support and motivating each other.

Mission Statement: To provide the opportunity for students to still play at a competitive level and develop good character skills in the process.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Women’s Volleyball Club is to give women an opportunity to play volleyball and compete against other college clubs, as well as build communication skills, teamwork, and create a positive environment for women.  

Mission Statement: To bring all K-Pop fans together to learn dances and create covers for their favorite songs. To discuss your favorite idols, groups, albums, music videos, and photo cards while creating a comfortable place where fans and stans can make friends and build relationships with students who have interest in K-Pop.