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Grand Valley State University Athletics

Tryout Info

Tryout Dates for 2019-20 (for enrolled GVSU Students)

Cross Country - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 3:00 p.m. (Kelly Turf Building Upper Lobby. Must have student I.D. to get in)

Track & Field - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 3:00 p.m. (Kelly Turf Building Upper Lobby. Must have student I.D. to get in)

Give it a try!
If you want to try-out for any of the teams listed above, please e-mail your name, address, phone number and year in college (e.g. freshman, returning freshman, sophomore, etc.) to the GVSU coach in your event. Please type "new student try-out" on the subject line of your e-mail.

Coaches:

Aaron Watson: Cross Country/Distance/800m (watsona1@gvsu.edu)

Matt Conly: Throws (conlym@gvsu.edu)

Steve Jones: Jumps (jonsteve@gvsu.edu)

Reynaldo Radlin: Sprints/Hurdles (radlinr@gvsu.edu)

Lou Andreadis: Pole Vault (andreadl@gvsu.edu)


Required Documents All prospective student-athletes must have a recent physical within six months prior to the tryout. Please bring written proof of physical with you to tryout.  Also download and complete the Tryout Waiver Form, On Campus Tryout Form and the Sickle Cell Form prior to the try-out date. Please bring this with you along with a copy of your insurance card to the try-out. No try-outs will be allowed if all information is not present, per NCAA rules. Please fill out the form below.

Tryout Waiver Form

On Campus Tryout Form

Sickle Cell Form

Eligibility Information First-time college freshmen who make the team must register for the NCAA Clearinghouse and be certified as a "Qualifier" by the NCAA in order to be eligible for competition in the first academic year. NCAA Clearinghouse Transfer students from a four-year institution must have a release from the institution previously attended prior to trying out. All students who make the team must be certified by the GVSU Athletic Department Compliance Office prior to competition. Contact Walter Moore at 616-331-3178 or moorewa@gvsu.edu for additional information about initial & transfer eligibility.