Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Spring Sports Tryouts & Practices Announced

Marian High School students wishing to participate in a SPRING SPORT must complete the following requirements BEFORE tryouts/practice:

CREATE AN ACCOUNT and Register on FinalForms (https://marian-mi.finalforms.com/). A link is also available on the Marian Athletic website.
- Personal student emails may not be used.
GET YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL!
- Download a form from MHSAA, or pick up a blank form at the main office.
- PRO TIP: If you complete FinalForms registration, you can print a pre-populated form to take to your physician, eliminating duplicated entries!
UPLOAD YOUR PHYSICAL to your FinalForms account. You will not be eligible to tryout or practice unless your coach can confirm your physical was uploaded. If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office.
PAY THE ATHLETIC FEE AFTER 3/15/24: Each student will be assessed a $200.00 fee per sport participated in to help cover the costs associated with operating the athletic program at Marian High School.
- Fee is payable only through FinalForms.
- A convenience fee is added to cover payment vendor expenses.
- DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU MAKE THE TEAM. We encourage you to register your daughter for as many sports as she would like! Once she decides and makes the team, payment will be due before the first contest.
  - Payment is NOT due for spring sports until prior to the first contest date in that season.
  - If your daughter would like to participate in more than one sport per season, special clearance must be granted by the athletic director.

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE:

Students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 must have:
- Passed at least six (6) classes in the previous semester AND
- Must have attained at least a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester.
- Transfer student eligibility must be determined through the Marian athletic director.

Questions? Mike Watson, CMAA, Marian High School Athletics Director – 248.644.1954, mwatson@marian-hs.org.

TENNIS

Head Coach: Olivia Underwood '13 (oliviagunderwood@gmail.com), 248.303.8741
Tryouts begin Monday March 11 at Bloomfield Tennis (799 Dennison Ct., Bloomfield Twp., 48302)
- Mar. 11-15: All Levels, 5:30am – 7am (arrive 5am-5:15am)
- Varsity Practices after Mar. 15: M-F, 3pm – 4:30pm at Marian HS Courts
- JV Practices after Mar. 17: M-TH, 4:30pm-6pm at Marian HS Courts
Athletes must bring their own racket(s), tennis shoes, appropriate clothing and water bottle.

SOFTBALL

Head Coach: Abbey Maresh (MareshA@marian-hs.com), 248.410.1913
Tryouts/Practice begin March 11 at Feldman Gym OR Feldman Field
- Mar. 11-15: All Levels, 3pm – 5pm (3pm – 4:30pm if indoors on Mar. 11)
Be prepared to practice indoors or outside. Each athlete must bring cleats and gym shoes, softball pants or sweats, tee-shirt and sweatshirt, visor, water bottle, glove, helmet and bat(s) (not mandatory)

SOCCER

Head Coach: Danny Price (PriceD@marian-hs.com), 810.986.7888
Tryouts begin March 11 at UWM Sports Complex (867 S. Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48341)
- Mar. 11-13: All Levels, 3pm-4:15pm, Field 1
Athletes must bring athletic shoes AND cleats, appropriate clothing for indoors or outdoors, water bottle.

LACROSSE

Head Coach: Lou Conroy (jlconroy3@gmail.com), 248.613.0681
Tryouts begin March 11 at The Hawk Community Center (29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334)
- Mar. 11-15: All Levels, 5pm-7pm (Central Turf Field)
Athletes must bring own stick(s), NOCSAE goggles, athletic shoes AND cleats, appropriate clothing for indoors or outdoors, water bottle.

TRACK & FIELD

Co-Head Coach: Chris Vanneste (Chris.Vanneste@smithgroup.com), 586.242.2520
Practice begin March 11 at Brother Rice Fracassa Field
- Mar. 11-15: All athletes, 4pm – 5:30pm
Athletes must bring appropriate indoor and outdoor clothing, running shoes and/or track spikes, water bottle.

SAILING (WITH BROTHER RICE)

Head Coach: Eric Ellison (ellison@dcds.edu)
Parent Coordinator: Greg DeGrazia (DeGrazia@millercanfield.com), 248.227.2268
Practices take place at Community Sailing Center (3206 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield 48324) on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday throughout the season beginning April 9.
Regattas are on Saturdays and some Sundays
Cost is $950 (includes coaching/practice fees, use of boats)
Athletes will need dry suits (can be rented), boots, gloves, PFD.
No experience is necessary
Students must be registered through FinalForms and ALSO at: https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/tc8iFs5ZaF/class

For Schedules, ticket information and more, please visit www.marianmustangs.com.