Any individual wanting to attend an "Open Tryout" for a University of Guelph varsity team must complete the Athlete Portal (information below). In addition, a Tryout Fee of $30 must be paid at the Client Service Desk in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre or online. 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 (REQUIRED)
• Access the Athlete Portal using the following link:
gryphons.athletesystems.ca
• Select REGISTER and complete all 7 steps (Personal Information, Academic Information, CCES, Education, Consent, Liability Waiver and Confirmation)
• If you are planning to try out for or are competing on more than one team, you MUST complete a separate registration for each sport (ie. Cross Country AND Track & Field)
NOTE: Only individuals that are selected to the final roster are required to register with U SPORTS – and applies only to teams that compete at the U SPORTS level.
Step 2 – Complete the Medical Questionnaire (REQUIRED)
Upon completion of step 1 (within 48-72 business hours) student athletes will receive an email from Input Health asking them to complete their Medical Questionnaire. Depending on the results of the Medical Questionnaire, follow up may be required by way of a virtual appointment with a University of Guelph Sports Doctor.
All communications will be sent to your University of Guelph email account.
For any questions about the registration process, please contact
Steve Szymanski at
szyman01@uoguelph.ca
Note: The registration portal for will be closed following the advertised deadlines and students who did not complete their registration will not be permitted to participate in the tryout.
Same-day registrations and enrollments are not permitted.
If you should have any questions related to the nature of the tryout itself, please direct those to the team's Head Coach. For other inquiries please contact
varsity@uoguelph.ca
Open Tryout Checklist:
- Complete Athlete Portal at gryphons.athletesystems.ca
a. MUST be completed prior to the Registration Closing Date
- Complete Medical Health Questionnaire – sent within 2-3 business days of completing the Athlete Portal (email will come from noreply@inputhealth.com)
- Athletes trying out for Football, Hockey and Rugby MUST be medically cleared in order to take part in Open Tryouts – no exceptions
- Be registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits for F25, be a full-time graduate student or be registered in a coop work term
- Pay the $30 Open Tryout Fee
Athletes who have not completed the 4 steps noted above WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE to tryout – there are no exceptions.
2025-26 BADMINTON:
Open Tryouts:
Tryouts will take place October 6th and 7th (Monday and Tuesday) in the West Gym from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Athletes need to attend both sessions to be considered for the team.
Tryouts are open, but recruits are expected to have prior formal experience in the sport.
For more information, contact Head Coach Andrew Legare (
ouabadminton@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 4, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 BASEBALL:
Open Tryouts:
The University of Guelph provides every student with the opportunity to participate in OUA sports. The staff of the Baseball program is extending this opportunity on August 25th-29th, 2025. This walk-on tryout will last the entirety of the day and will consist of a showcase type evaluation in the morning, followed by an intersquad or exhibition game in the afternoon. Players that the staff identify at the end of each day will be asked to join the team workouts the following day. This tryout opportunity could potentially last all week. Each day the staff will meet and decided who/ if any, continues for an extended look.
Training Camp/Open Try-out Schedule:
Monday, August 25th – 9:00am - 5:00pm at Larry Pearson Field: Open try-out athletes ONLY
Tuesday, August 26th – Friday, August 29th –9:00am – 5:00pm at Larry Pearson Field: Returning athletes and open try-out athletes, who are invited back.
Final decisions will be made at the end of each day August 25th-29th, as to who may be invited back, from the open try-out list.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Matt Stocco (baseball@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 21, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 MEN'S BASKETBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Mon. September 1, 2025 – 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Mitchell Gym
For more information, contact Head Coach
Chris O'Rourke (
corourke@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 30, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Mon. September 1, 2025 – 5:00-7:00 PM in the Mitchell Gym
For more information, contact Head Coach
Christine Hyde (
chyde04@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August30, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 CROSS COUNTRY:
Open Tryouts:
Thursday September 4
th, 2025 at Alumni Stadium track.
Start time will be 3:00 pm
If raining, tryouts will move to the indoor track in the field house.
For more information, contact Head Coach,
Kyle Boorsma (
kboorsma@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 CURLING:
Open Tryouts:
To be held on September 22-24, 2025 at the Guelph Curling Club. Approximate start time will be 7pm.
All athletes are asked to bring their own equipment, Curling broom and Shoes, Stopwatch.
Please arrive with enough time to properly warm-up before on ice evaluations starts.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Steve Szymanski (Men)
curling@uoguelph.ca or Head Coach Morgan Lavell (Women)
mlavel01@uoguelph.ca
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 20, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 FENCING:
Tryouts will take place Sept 29 from 6pm till 9pm in Rm 173
Please arrive at tryouts prepared for physical activity, in proper attire. No Jeans or outside foot ware.
Athlete are also strongly recommended to bring any personal equipment
For more information, contact Head Coach Rebecca Walker (
fencing@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 27, 2025
2025-26 FIELD HOCKEY:
August 30
Meeting from 9am-10:30am in GGAC Room 3213
Practices at 11am - 12:30pm and 2pm-4pm on Gryphon Soccer Complex East
August 31
Practices at 9am-11:30am and 2pm-4pm on Gryphon Soccer Complex East
September 1
Training Camp – by invite only
Practices at 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm on Gryphon Soccer Complex East
September 2
Training Camp – by invite only
Practices at 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm on Gryphon Soccer Complex East
Final Team Selection will be made the conclusion of Training Camp
For more information, contact Head Coach
Michelle Turley (mturley@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 29, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 FIGURE SKATING:
Open Tryouts:
To be held at the Gryphon Centre on Red Rink,
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 6:30am-8:20am and Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 6:30am-8:20am
For more information, contact Head Coach Sasha DesRoches (
figureskating@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 27, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 FOOTBALL:
Open Tryouts:
To be held in January 2026 for the 2026-27 season
Due to the collision nature of the sport, all individuals wanting to attend the Open Tryout MUST be medically cleared to participate – there are no exceptions.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Mark Surya (
msurya@uoguelph.ca) in December 2025
2025-26 GOLF:
Tryout Information:
Sunday August 31, 2025 and Monday September 1, 2025 at the Guelph Lake Golf Club.
Athletes are to bring $135 to be paid at the golf course.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Brian Bard (
golf@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES August 15, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 MEN'S HOCKEY:
Open Tryouts:
The try-out will take place on Tuesday September 2nd from 12:30pm-2:30pm on the Gold rink.
Due to the collision nature of the sport, all individuals wanting to attend the Open Tryout MUST be medically cleared to participate – there are no exceptions.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Josh Dixon (
jdixon13@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 27, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WOMEN'S HOCKEY:
Open Tryouts:
Tuesday September 2, 2025 - 2:30-4:20pm at the Gryphon Centre (Gold Rink)
Wednesday September 3, 2025 - 2:30-4:20pm at the Gryphon Centre (Gold Rink)
Due to the collision nature of the sport, all individuals wanting to attend the Open Tryout MUST be medically cleared to participate – there are no exceptions.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Katie Mora (
kmora@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 27, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 MEN'S LACROSSE:
Open Tryouts
To be held Aug 25
th, 2025 at Gryphon Soccer Complex East Field
Starting 9am-11am and 4pm-6pm
All prospective athletes must contact Head Coach
Sam Kosakowski (
skosakow@uoguelph.ca) prior to tryout dates.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2025
2025-26 WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Open Tryouts:
To be held August 25-28, 2025 – individuals must be available for all sessions.
| August 25 |
August 26 |
August 27 |
August 28 |
| Tryout 1 - Fitness |
Tryout 2 |
Tryout 3 |
Tryout 4 |
| Time TBD (After 4 PM) |
5:00-7:00 PM |
4:00-6:00 PM |
4:00-6:00 PM |
| Location TBD (GYM) |
Varsity Field |
Varsity Field |
Varsity Field |
For more information, contact Head Coach
Megan Shea (
wlacross@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 ROWING:
Varsity Tryouts:
- August 25-30 at the Guelph Rowing Club
- rowers and coxswains must have previous race experience and will be assessed on technical proficiency, boat handling, on-water speed and ergometer testing (2k, 6k)
- for full details please contact Head Coach Pearl Schachter (rowing@uoguelph.ca)
Novice Tryouts:
- for athletes with no prior racing experience in the sport
- tryouts will take place at the Guelph Rowing Club on Saturday, September 6th from 9am to 1pm - please wear athletic clothing including running shoes, and bring water
- athletes will be assessed on their aerobic fitness (a 3-4km run), and ability to pick up rowing technique during an on-water introduction to the sport
- buses will be provided from the GGAC to the GRC
- for full details please contact rowing@uoguelph.ca
For more information, contact Head Coach
Pearl Schachter (
rowing@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2025
2025-26 MEN'S RUGBY:
Open tryouts will start Friday August 22, 2025 with a team meeting and physical and fitness testing, followed by on field sessions August 23-26, 2025.
Meeting location and time TBD.
Field sessions are:
Saturday August 23, 2025 - 9am and 3pm
Sunday August 24, 2025 - 9am and 7pm
Monday August 25, 2025 - 9am and 7pm
Tuesday August 26, 2025 - 9am and 7pm
Due to the collision nature of the sport, all individuals wanting to attend the Open Tryout MUST be medically cleared to participate – there are no exceptions.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Cory Hector (
hectorc@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 19, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WOMEN'S RUGBY:
Open Tryouts:
Open tryouts will start Saturday August 16, 2025, with fitness testing, followed by on field sessions August 16-20, 2025.
Field sessions are:
Saturday August 16, 2025: 9-11am & 2-4pm
Sunday August 17, 2025: 9-11am & 2-4pm
Monday August 18, 2025: 9-11am & 2-4pm
Tuesday August 19, 2025: 9-11am & 2-4pm
Wednesday August 20, 2025: 9-11am & 2-4pm
Due to the collision nature of the sport, all individuals wanting to attend the Open Tryout MUST be medically cleared to participate – there are no exceptions.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Jessie-Ann Gibson (
jessiean@uoguelph.ca) or Team Manager, Carleigh Johnston (
johnstoc@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 12, 2024
Selection Criteria
2025-26 NORDIC SKIING:
Tryouts will take place October 7 and 9.
Please meet out front of the Gryphon Athletic Centre for 5:30 pm. All athletes are expected to come prepared to run outside.
For more information, contact Head Coach Oliver Conway-White (
nordic@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 4, 2025
2025-26 MEN'S SOCCER:
Open Tryouts:
Fri. August 15, 2025 – 3:00-5:00 PM at Gryphon Soccer Complex West
For more information, contact Head Coach
Alan Koch (
akoch05@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 14, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WOMEN'S SOCCER:
Open Tryouts:
Friday August 15, 2025 – 9:00-11:00 AM at Gryphon Soccer Complex West
Friday August 15, 2025 – 3:00-5:00 PM at Varsity Field
For more information, contact Head Coach
Shayne Campbell (
shaynec@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 14, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 SQUASH:
Open Tryouts:
Tryouts will take place September 29 at the South Squash Courts located in the West Gym.
We will have the men attend at 7pm and the women attend at 8pm.
For more information, contact Head Coach Alex Nolan (
gryphonsquash@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 20, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 SWIMMING:
Open Tryouts:
Wednesday September 3
rd, 2:00-4:00 pm
Thursday September 4
th, 5:30-7:30 am
Friday September 5
th, 5:30-7:30 am
Saturday September 6
th, 7:00-9:00 am
Athletes are expected to attend each day. Please come prepared with all swim equipment (cap, goggles, fins, paddles, snorkel, pullbuoy)
For more information, contact Head Coach Chantique Carey-Payne (cpayne@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 31, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 TRACK & FIELD:
Open Tryouts:
Thursday September 4
th, 2025 at Alumni Stadium track.
Start time will be 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
If raining, tryouts will move to the indoor track in the field house.
For more information, contact Head Coach
Jason Kerr (
jkerr05@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 1, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 MEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Tuesday September 2, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM in the West Gym
For more information, contact Head Coach Cal Wigston (
cwigston@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 30, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Open Tryouts:
Tuesday September 2, 2025 – 2:30-4:00 PM in the West Gym
For more information, contact Head Coach
Natasha Spaling (
nspaling@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 30, 2025
Selection Criteria
2025-26 WRESTLING:
Open Tryouts:
To be held on Monday Sept 15th, 2025 in the Wrestling room located in the Athletics Centre. Tryout will start at 5:00 pm and run until 6:30 pm.
For more information, contact Head Coach Doug Cox (dcox@uoguelph.ca)
REGISTRATION CLOSES: September 13, 2025
Selection Criteria
