Canisius University Athletics

WALK-ON TRYOUT INFORMATION 

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Tryout Eligibility
To be eligible to try out as a walk-on student-athlete, a student must be a full-time student at Canisius University and be enrolled in at least 12 hours of undergraduate work or nine hours of graduate work. 

• Freshmen: Meet NCAA initial eligibility standards
• Sophomores: Have passed 24 hours with a 1.8 GPA
• Juniors: Have passed 48 degree-applicable hours with a 1.9 GPA
• Seniors: Have passed 72 degree-applicable hours with a 2.0 GPA

 

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In order to participate in a tryout for a varsity athletics team at Canisius University, a prospective student-athlete must have and bring ALL of the following information to the Canisius Athletic Training Center (located on the first floor of the Koessler Athletic Center) to be reviewed and approved by a member of the Canisius Athletic Training staff prior to the tryout:
 
• A pre-participation physical examination completed within 6 months of the date of tryout. The physical exam must clear the prospective student-athlete to fully participate in athletics and must be performed by a licensed physician.

•  Official results of a blood test for sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease (Per NCAA Mandate).
Most people will have had this test performed at birth, so the results of the test will need to be obtained and presented at the time of tryout along with the physical. Those unable to obtain these records are required to have the test performed prior to the tryout. To obtain a test, make sure to consult your local physician or health department. RESULTS OF THE TEST CAN TAKE A FEW DAYS TO COME BACK SO PLAN AHEAD. You should plan to have your physical at least one week in advance of your tryout.

• Proof of valid health insurance that cover athletic injuries
Deductibles must be no more than $5,000.00 and all policies must have out of network benefits including HMO’s and PPO’s. Member shared insurances are NOT accepted, i.e. Medishare, etc. A copy of the front and back of the insurance card must be presented at the time of tryout. If a prospective walk-on athlete does not have valid health insurance that covers athletic injuries, he or she will not be able to participate until they have done so. Please make arrangements to have copies of your insurance card made ahead of time as the athletic training staff will not be available to do so.

• Complete the Walk-on Try-Out Form

If a prospective student-athlete does not have ALL of the information listed above presented to and cleared by a member of the Canisius Athletic Training staff prior to the tryout, they will not be allowed to participate. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. 
 

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If you have any additional questions, please contact a member of the coaching staff
Baseball: John Cheatwood – cheatwoj@canisius.edu
Men’s Basketball: Thurman Schaetzle - schaetzt@canisius.edu       
Women’s Basketball: Shareese Ulis-McBrayer - mcbrayes@canisius.edu
Cross Country/Track: Tyler Scheving - schevint@canisius.edu
Golf: Todd Hummel – hummelt@canisius.edu
Hockey: Daniel Paille – pailled@canisius.edu
Men’s Lacrosse: - Derek Marks – marks6@canisius.edu
Women’s Lacrosse: Jourdan Roemer – roemerj@canisius.edu
Rowing: Kerri Brace – brace1@canisius.edu
Men’s Soccer – Andrew Crawford – crawfo29@canisius.edu
Women’s Soccer – Colin Morrow – morrow9@canisius.edu
Softball – Mia Marinakis– marinake@canisius.edu
Swimming & Diving – Greg Stabell - staebelg@canisius.edu
Volleyball – Tom Hanna – hannat@canisius.edu