GUELPH, Ont. - Any individual wanting to attend an "Open Tryout" for a University of Guelph varsity team must complete the Athlete Portal (information below) as well as the Medical Health Questionnaire (information below) and be medically cleared for participation. In addition, a Tryout Fee of $30 must be paid at the Client Service Desk in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre or online at https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/uofg/Activity_Search/varsity-open-tryout/17494 - individuals who are first-year students will need to create an account in the system. Any returning students should click on the email hyperlink to login using their central login details.
A copy of the receipt for payment must be submitted to the Coach and/or designate at the Open Tryout.
Step 1 – Complete the Athlete Portal
• Access the Athlete Portal using the following link: https://gryphons.ca/athleteportal
• Read the information on the main page and click 'Complete Registration'
NOTE: Only individuals that are selected to the final roster are required to register with USports – applies only to teams that compete at the U SPORTS level.
Step 2 – Complete the Medical Questionnaire
Within 7-10 days of completing the Athlete Portal, student-athletes will receive an email from Student Health Services asking them to complete their Medical Questionnaire. Depending on the results of the Medical Questionnaire, follow up may be required.
Open Tryout Checklist:
Complete Athlete Portal at https://gryphons.ca/athleteportal
a. MUST be completed by August 15
1. Complete Medical Health Questionnaire – sent within 7-10 days of completing the Athlete Portal
a. MUST be completed by August 15
b. Be Medically "Cleared" for Participation – clearance is required by August 31, 2021 in order to take part in any tryout sessions
2. Pay the $30 Tryout Fee
a. Hand in your payment receipt to the Head Coach or designate at the Open Tryout session
Athletes who have not completed the Athlete Portal or the Medical Health Questionnaire by August 15th, WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE to tryout.
2021-22 BASEBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Saturday, September 4, 2021 (12pm-2:00pm) Larry Pearson Park, South Field
For more information, contact head coach Dean Mariani (
baseball@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S BASKETBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 13, 2021 (4 - 6pm) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Mitchell Gym
For more information, contact head coach Chris O'Rourke (corourke@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 13, 2021 (10am-11:30am) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Mitchell Gym
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (10am-11:30am) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Event Centre
For more information, contact head coach Mark Walton (mawlto02@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 CROSS COUNTRY | TRACK & FIELD:
Open Tryouts:
Thursday, September 9, 2021 (3:30pm – 6pm) Alumni Stadium Track
For more information, contact head coach Jason Kerr (jkerr05@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 CURLING:
Open Tryouts:
September 28 to October 1, 2021 (7pm-10pm) Guelph Curling Club
For more information, contact head coach Steve Szymanski (curling@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 FIELD HOCKEY:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 6, 2021 (9am - 11am & 2pm-4pm) Varsity Field
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (9am - 11am & 2pm-4pm) Varsity Field
For more information, contact head coach Michelle Turley (mturley@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 FIGURE SKATING:
Open Tryouts:
October 4-to-8, 2021 (6:30am - 8am) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
For more information, contact head coach Janet Gibson (varsity.skating@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 FOOTBALL:
Open Tryouts:
January 2022 – TDB Field House * Please contact coach prior to that date.
For more information, contact head coach Ryan Sheahan (rsheahan@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 GOLF:
Tryouts:
Tryouts are held Sept. 4-6 at Cutten Fields by invitation only. If you are interested in trying out, please send an email to head coach Tim O'Connor (
golf@uoguelph.ca). Please send a record of your scores from this season and last, and a tournament history. Note that the maximum index for men is four. There is no maximum for women. Thanks for your interest in Gryphons golf.
For more information, contact head coach Tim O'Connor (golf@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S HOCKEY:
Open Tryouts:
Friday, October 1, 2021 (5:30pm-7:20pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
Saturday, October 2, 2021 (12:30pm-2:20pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
Sunday, October 3, 2021 (12:30pm-2:20pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
For more information, contact head coach Shawn Camp (shcamp@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S HOCKEY:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 13, 2021 (2:30pm - 4:30pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (2:30pm - 4:30pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
Friday, September 17, 2021 (2:30pm - 4:30pm) Gryphon Centre, Gold Rink
For more information, contact head coach Rachel Flanagan (rachelf@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S LACROSSE:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 6, 2021 (2pm-4pm) Gryphon Soccer Complex
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (7:30pm-9:30pm) Gryphon Soccer Complex
For more information, contact head coach Sam Kosakowski (skosakow@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Open Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) Gryphon Soccer Complex, East Field
Thursday, September 9, 2021 (5:00 - 7:00 PM), Varsity Field
For more information, contact head coach Samantha Yurechuk (wlacross@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 ROWING:
Open Tryouts:
Varsity Rowing Selection Camp 2021
Eligible athletes who wish to compete for varsity seats should attend Selection Camp (September 4 - 11). This Camp is for athletes, rowers, and coxswains. Participants should have previous experience, be technically competent, and arrive race ready. An ability to row sweep and scull is an asset, as is previous race experience.
Please contact Dave Léger, Head Coach (rowing@uoguelph.ca), for an information package.
University Novice 2021
Open to students wishing to try competitive rowing, as rowers or coxswains - no previous experience required. Eligible athletes should not have raced in sanctioned regattas previously. Athletes are selected through a two-phase open tryout. There are two opportunities to complete Phase 1: Session One September 9 or Session Two September 10, at 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Athletics Centre West or Small Gym (TBC). Each begins with a brief information session followed by a try out to assess basic fitness (Beep Test). Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for running. Athletes selected to Phase 2 will be invited to an orientation at the Guelph Rowing Club Boat House, September 11, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (bus transportation provided).
For more information, contact head coach
Dave Leger (rowing@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S RUGBY:
Open Tryouts:
Sunday August 22 (11am – 2pm) Varsity Field
Monday August 23 (4pm-6pm) Varsity Field
Tuesday August 24 (7am-9am) Varsity Field and (7pm-9pm) Gryphon Soccer Complex West
Thursday August 26 (7am-9am) Varsity Field and (6pm-7:30pm) Varsity Field
For more information, contact head coach Cory Hector (hectorc@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S RUGBY:
Open Tryouts:
August 23 - September 3 (6pm-8pm) Varsity Field
For more information, contact head coach Colette McAuley (cmcauley@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 NORDIC SKIING:
Open Tryouts:
TBD
For more information, contact head coach Lucas Parsons (nordic@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S SOCCER:
Open Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 (3pm-5pm) Gryphon Soccer Complex
For more information, contact head coach Keith Mason (kwmason@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S SOCCER:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 6, 2021 (8pm-9:30pm) Gryphon Soccer Complex
For more information, contact head coach Shayne Campbell (shaynec@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 SWIMMING:
Open Tryouts:
September 13 (7-8am) Dryland – Location TBD
September 14 (6-7:30am) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Gold Pool
September 15 (6-7:30am) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Gold Pool
September 16 (7-8am) Dryland – Location TBD
September 17 (6-7:30am) Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Gold Pool
September 18 (7-8am) Dryland – Location TBD, (8-9am) Gold Pool
For more information, contact head coach Chantique Carey-Payne (cpayne@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 MEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 13, 2021 (6pm-8pm) West Gym, W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre
For more information, contact head coach Cal Wigston (cwigston@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Monday, September 20, 2021 (4-6pm) Guelph Gryphon Athletics Centre, West Gym
For more information, contact head coach Paul Funk (pfunk@uoguelph.ca)
2021-22 WRESTLING:
TBD
For more information on trying out, contact head coach Doug Cox (dcox@uoguelph.ca)
