SHSU T&C/XC to host walk-on meeting
7/30/2015 12:33:00 PM | Cross Country, Track & Field, Cross Country, Women's Track & Field
The Sam Houston State track and field program will host an informational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Bearkat lounge of the Ron Mafrige Fieldhouse for those interested in walking on to the men's or women's teams.
Meanwhile, the cross country program will host its walk-on meeting on Monday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m.
Track and field will hold tryouts at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3 (if invited back) at the Merideth York Track. Those participating in sprints, hurdles and jumps must have spikes.
A 3,200-meter time trial for the cross country tryouts will be at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 on the track. Anyone who desires to race in the 1,500-meters or mile during the track and field seasons must try out for cross country.
In order to participate in any event, walk-ons must be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center, have proof of insurance, complete a Sam Houston athletics physical form and meet the performance standards.
For more information, contact head track and field coach Dave Self at 936-294-3539 or by e-mail at dself@shsu.edu.
