The Texas State University men's and women's cross country teams will hold an open tryout Monday, August 30 at 7 a.m. at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.
 
Note: If you can't make it at the scheduled time, please reach out to Coach Erik Stevens at slr265@txstate.edu.
 
All students interested in participating need to read the following information and complete the required paperwork before the tryout.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible for the tryout, students must complete and provide the following:
 
General Requirements

• Complete the Tryout Routing Form.
• Complete the Physical Form.
• Provide proof of full-time enrollment, such as a printed class schedule with minimum of 12 credit hours at TXSTATE for the current semester. Your daily class schedule must be approved by your perspective event coach(es). If you are invited to join the cross country team, you may need to alter your class schedule to accommodate training with the team.
• A copy of your current medical insurance card. 
• Proof of a physical exam performed within the last 6-12 months. Physicals may be completed anywhere by a physician. The most convenient location for current students is the on-campus Student Health Center (USE ABOVE FORM).

 
Optional

• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, including certified final amateurism and a member number. Click here to obtain this information online.

 
For Transfer Students

• For four-year college transfers, per NCAA rules, coaches are not allowed to have extended communication with potential transfers until they have submitted their name to the NCAA transfer portal.
• Provide final transcripts from your previous institution(s).

Tryout Procedures

• The coaching staff will conduct time trials for anyone interested in cross country affiliation. Further evaluation of specific skills may be requested.
• It is suggested that prospects arrive 30-45 minutes early to allow time to properly warm up for the session. The coaching staff may observe your warmup but will not conduct any portion of it. We also ask that you are prepared with appropriate attire and your own water.

Roster Spots

• Men's roster spots are limited and will be considered on a situational basis.
• Below are our general standards a prospect needs to have met during high school for consideration to be a member of the team:

 

400m	56.50	49.00
800m	2:21.50	1:58.0
1600m	5:30.0	4:30.0
3200m	12:30.0	9:45.0