TRYOUT INFORMATION
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE TRYOUT FORM (PDF)
CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETE TRYOUT FORM (PDF)
The NCAA has specific regulations for tryouts of prospective student-athletes and currently enrolled UAM students. Along with meeting the requirements listed below, those participating in the tryout must submit proof of a physical that was administered within 6 months of the date of the tryout or within 6 months of the start of the traditional high school/two-year/four-year college season that was just completed. Also, RESULTS of a prior sickle cell solubility test must be submitted prior participation in the tryout. Simply taking the test does not satisfy the rule.
If you have any questions regarding the tryout information listed on this page, please contact UAM Director of Athletics Chris Ratcliff at 870-460-1058 or ratcliff@uamont.edu.
Prospective Student-Athlete Tryout Information
- One tryout per institution where the program normally conducts practices and competition,
- High School Seniors can participate in a tryout only who are enrolled in a term other than the term(s) in which the prospective student-athlete's high school's traditional season in the sport occurs or who have completed high school eligibility in the sport,
- Two-year college students can only tryout after the conclusion of the sport season or at any time if they have exhausted two-year college eligibility in the sport,
- Four-year college students can only tryout after the conclusion of the sport season, provided written permission to contact the prospective student-athlete has been obtained,
- Effective June 15, 2013, prospective student-athletes who will be entering his or her junior year in high school can participate in a tryout as long as they are enrolled in a term other than the term(s) in which the high school's traditional season in the sport occurs,
- A physical must be administered within 6 months of the date of the tryout OR within 6 months of the start of the most recent traditional high school/two-year/four-year college season and the form must be presented prior to tryout,
- Results of a prior sickle cell solubility test prior to participation in the tryout. Simply taking the test does not satisfy the rule. We MUST have the results on hand prior to the tryout,
- The tryout may include tests to evaluate strength, speed, agility and sports skills, and
- The time of the tryout activities (other than the physical examination) shall be limited to the length of the institution's normal practice period in that sport but in no event shall be longer than two hours.
Currently Enrolled UAM Student Tryout information
- One tryout per student per sport shall be permitted during any academic year,
- The student must not have been recruited,
- The student must be in good academic standing,
- The student must be enrolled as a full-time student,
- A physical must be administered within 6 months of the date of this tryout OR within 6 months of the start of the traditional high school/two-year/four-year college season and the form must be presented prior to tryout,
- Results of a prior sickle cell solubility test prior to participation in the tryout. Simply taking the test does not satisfy the rule. We MUST have the results on hand prior to the tryout,
- The tryout may include tests to evaluate strength, speed, agility and sports skills, and
- Not more than three dates may be used to conduct tryouts in each sport.
