Recreational Organizations

Badminton Club

The club is a student organization dedicated to promoting the sport of badminton, developing members’ skills, and providing a competitive and fun playing environment. We welcome students, faculty, and staff players of all skill levels. The goal of the club is to bring together all badminton players at UT Southwestern by offering a healthy environment for competitive badminton and to clear the misconception of badminton as a typical “American backyard game.” Our club meets 4-8 p.m. Saturdays at the Student Center.

Bike Club

The club organizes bicycle rides around Dallas for students, staff, and faculty who are interested in biking. All types of riders are welcome. Members are encouraged to participate in local rides (e.g.,Tour de Dallas). The club promotes biking as a means to exercise, stay active, and even as a mode of transportation.

Climbing Club

The mission of the Climbing Club is to provide an organized way for members of the UTSW community to participate in the recreational sport of indoor rock climbing. We have regular weekly meetups at local climbing gyms and offer carpooling for those it would benefit.

Dartos Soccer Club

Dartos is the UT Southwestern men’s soccer team. In the fall and spring, we play in the second division of the North Texas Premier Soccer Association. Commitment is limited to weekly games on Sunday mornings and afternoons. In the offseason we play indoor (sometimes). The team comprises fun-loving and competitive students. Tryouts are hosted during the first week of classes.

Golf Association

Founded in summer 2020 the Golf Association strives to bring together students, residents, and faculty to promote an informal environment for career coaching and overall academic success via the shared love for the game of golf.

Gymnastics Club

Established to promote recreational and competitive gymnastics, the club competes at local and state meets with the Texas Gymnastics Conference and competes nationally with the NAIGC.

Running Club

The Running Club’s mission is to bring people with a passion for running together to move their lives in a positive direction. We will foster support, motivation, and inclusion for all those at UT Southwestern at any level of running or walking. Our goal is to grow through sharing our experiences and learning from others in order to maintain wellness that we can implement in our lives as future health care workers.

Table Tennis Club

Our organization’s goal is to promote wellness through the sport of table tennis. We all have had great experiences with the sport in the past and want to share this unique pastime with others.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its rapid kicking techniques and is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, spanning over 100 countries with more than 30 million practitioners. At UT Southwestern, classes are held every week in the Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center’s multipurpose room, and beginners are more than encouraged to join. No prior martial arts experience is needed. Our classes are great opportunities to get a good workout and meet new people. Safety will always take priority, and you are always welcome to just come and watch.