UWS Athletic Deparment Announces Three New Offerings For Sports On Campus

New energy. New teams. A new chapter for UW-Superior sports begins. UW-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced the new addition of three sports; one varsity sport and two club sports.

UWS is adding one varsity NCAA sport, women’s lacrosse, which will start during the 2026-27 academic year and will begin competition in spring 2027. In addition, UW-Superior will also be adding two club sports; men’s ice hockey and men’s soccer.
The additions bring the total varsity sports at UW-Superior to 20 (9 men’s, 11 women’s). The club men’s hockey and soccer teams will be the first club sports brought under the umbrella of Yellowjacket Athletics.

 

Both club sport teams will start to compete in the 2025-2026 academic year. These new additions to campus athletics are vital in giving more opportunities to students who want to play sports. These new additions are a response to student interest and the growing popularity of these sports in the Twin Ports area.

“We are thrilled to expand our offerings to provide more, and new, opportunities for student-athletes. Expanding these programs appeals to the interest we receive from prospective students and the growing participation of these sports within our region,” UW-Superior director of athletics Nick Bursik said in a statement from the announcement of the new teams.

The Men’s club hockey team will be competing in the American College Hockey Association. The men’s club soccer will compete against other regional club teams. Both club sport teams will have head coaches and the full support from the Yellowjacket Athletic Department.

Searches for head coaches for these new programs are beginning now. With it being the 20th varsity sport, Women’s lacrosse, and having continued and proven growth in D-III athletics, this new sport will be a great addition to campus. A national search for a head coach will begin this spring. With the team competing regionally while it looks into joining a conference.

Students who are interested in joining any of the three new teams are encouraged to fill out a prospect questionnaire. This questionnaire can be found under the initial announcement of the new teams at uwsyellowjackets.com.