U SPORTS CENTRAL Guide for Recruits and Prospective Atudent-Athletes
All U SPORTS recruits and/or prospective student-athletes must register with U SPORTS CENTRAL. NOTE: A mandatory fee of $50 will be assessed prior to completion of your registration.
U SPORTS Central streamlines processes relating to athletic and academic awards, student-athlete and member communications, letters of intent, international programs, Athletic Financial Awards, and more. It will assist in maintaining a fair and level playing by enhancing the ability to collect, track, and monitor information, and oversee and enforce compliance with U SPORTS policies
Review the U SPORTS Central Student-Athlete User Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all student-athletes have to register on U SPORTS Central?
ALL recruits or prospective U SPORTS student-athletes, in ALL sports, are required to register on U SPORTS Central, our member services portal. This includes recruits or prospective student-athletes in (M/W) basketball, (M/W) cross country, (M/W) curling, (W) field hockey, (M) football, (M/W) hockey, (W) rugby, (M/W) soccer, (M/W) swimming, (M/W) track & field, (M/W) volleyball, and (M/W) wrestling.
Do student-athletes have to re-register annually, or is it a one-time process?
Each student-athlete will have to register once in their lifetime. When a student-athlete has registered on U SPORTS Central, that profile will cover all of that individual’s U SPORTS activities, including participation in multiple sports, if applicable.
When should a student-athlete register on U SPORTS Central?
Student-athletes can register as early in their high school careers as they see fit. In the sport of football, a prospective student-athlete must register with U SPORTS Central prior to making an official visit to a U SPORTS member institution. In all other sports, a prospective student-athlete must register with U SPORTS Central prior to becoming a confirmed recruit (including signing a Letter of Intent), or before competing for a U SPORTS member institution. In short, if you want to participate in U SPORTS competition, you must be registered on U SPORTS Central.
Is U SPORTS Central available in languages other than in English?
Yes, U SPORTS Central available in French. Users may toggle back and forth between English and French using the En|Fr icon on each page of the site. All automated emails received from the site will be sent in the user’s chosen language.
What is the cost of registering as a prospective student-athlete?
Prospective student-athletes are required to pay a $50.00 (CAD) registration fee. Member institutions are NOT PERMITTED TO PAY on behalf of a prospective student-athlete or confirmed recruit.