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SVSU Athletics

Ryder Center (989) 964-7300

Tryout Dates for 2008-09
(for enrolled SVSU Students)

Sport Tryout Date/Information
Baseball September 4, 2008
Men's Basketball September 16, 2008 - 6:00 a.m.
Women's Basketball September 4, 3:00 p.m. (walk-ons only)
Bowling August 14, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. (organizational meeting at Zion Lanes, 1701 S. Kiesel St., Bay City) - August 15-24 are tryouts
Cheer Team March 30, 2008 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Men's and Women's Cross Country August 25, 2008
Men's and Women's Track & Field September 8, 2008
Golf TBD
Men's Soccer By Request of Coach
Women's Soccer By Request of Coach
Softball September 3 and 4, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. Both Days
Tennis August 29, 2008 - 5:00 p.m.
Volleyball January 16, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. & August 27, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.

Give it a try!

If you want to try-out for any of the teams listed above, please mail your name, address, phone number and year in college (e.g. 1st time freshman, returning freshman, sophomore, etc.) to SVSU, the respective sport, attn: Head Coach, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710

Required Documents

Please download and complete the Medical History Form and Try-Out Waiver Form prior to the try-out date. Please bring these materials with you along with a copy of your insurance card to the try-out.

Please fill out the two (2) forms below. 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.

Eligibility Information

First time in college freshman who make the team must register for the NCAA Clearinghouse and be certifiied 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 SVSU Athletic Department Compliance Office prior to competition. Contact Penny Allen-Cook at 989-964-4683 or plallenc(at)svsu.edu for additional information about initial & transfer eligibility.