Marian Athletics Announces Fall Tryout Times and Practice Information

Fall Sports Tryouts & Practices Announced

2024 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS FALL TRYOUT & PRACTICE INFORMATION

Marian High School students wishing to participate in a FALL SPORT must complete the following requirements before August 12, 2024:

• LOGIN TO FINAL FORMS and Register on FinalForms (https://marian-mi.finalforms.com/). A link is also available on the Marian Athletic website.
  • Freshman and transfer students will be able to participate until they gain access to their Marian email accounts to complete their portion of registration. Personal student emails may only be used until an official school mail is issued.
• GET YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL AND UPLOAD BEFORE AUGUST 12!
  • 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 duplicate entries!
• UPLOAD YOUR PHYSICAL to your Final Forms account. 
  • ALL Marian students must have a valid MHSAA Physical on file in Final Forms.
  • You will not be eligible to try out 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: 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.
  • Payment is NOT due for winter or spring sports until the first contest date in those seasons.
  • If your daughter would like to participate in more than one sport per season, special clearance must be granted by the athletic director.
  • Fee is payable only through FinalForms.
  • A convenience fee is added to cover payment vendor expenses.
  • PAYMENT IS NOT OPEN OR DUE UNTIL PRIOR TO THE FIRST CONTEST. 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.

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? Molly Campbell, RAA, Marian High School Athletics Director – 248.644.1954, MCampbell@marian-hs.org. 

FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS AND PRACTICE INFORMATION

CROSS COUNTRY

• Head Coach: Chris Vanneste (chris.vanneste@smithgroupjjr.com), 586.242.2520.
• Practice begins Aug. 12, 4:00-5:30pm Meet at Marian HS Ferris Foyer
• Athletes must bring running clothes, running shoes, water and a jump rope.

FIELD HOCKEY

• Head Coach: Karen Wick (kawick@comcast.net), 248.797.0141.
• Tryouts (all levels) August 12-14
  • Aug. 12: 4:00pm-7pm ALL levels at Brother Rice Ambrose Field
  • Aug. 13: 4:00pm-7pm ALL levels at Brother Rice Ambrose Field
  • Aug. 14: 4:00pm-7pm ALL levels at Brother Rice Ambrose Field
• Parent Meeting: August 15th, 5:00-6:30pm at Marian High School, SDA
• Athletes must bring stick, colored mouthguard, shin guards, goggles (optional), water bottle, snack (if necessary)

GOLF

• Head Coach: Leon Braisted (braisted85@yahoo.com), 248.797.4567.

• Tryout Schedule 

  Day 1 Monday, August 12th

    Who:  Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors - $15 per person

    Where:  Evergreen Hill Golf Course - 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield  48076

    When:  7:30-8:40 A.M.

  Monday, August 12th

    Who: Freshmen - $10 per person

    Where:  Carl's Golfland - 1976 South Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills  48302

    When:  12:00-1:00

   Day 2: Tuesday, August 13th

   Who:  Sophomores and Seniors - $15 per person

   Where:  The Links at Crystal Lakes - 800 Golf Drive, Pontiac  48341

   When:  7:00-7:40

  Tuesday, August 13th

   Who:  Freshmen and Juniors - $15 per person

   Where:  Evergreen Hills Golf Course

   When:  1:00-1:50

  Day 3: Wednesday, August 14th

  Who:  Players invited back by coaches - $15 per person

  Where:  Evergreen Hills Golf Course 

  When:  12:30-1:20

  * Cuts will be made each day with the final team roster set at the end of Day 3 tryouts. 

  Team meeting: Wednesday, August 14th

  Who:  Parents, players and coaches 

  Where:  Marian High School SDA - entrance by the tennis courts

  When:  7:00 P.M.

• Athletes must bring clubs, appropriate golf attire, rain gear (if necessary), pull cart (or rent at course)

FALL SAILING (WITH BROTHER RICE)

• Marian Parent Coordinator: Greg DeGrazia (degrazia@millercanfield.com), 248.227.2268.
• Signup meeting will be announced after the beginning of the school year. 
• Cost includes coaching/practice fees, use of boats. 2024-2025 Season: TBD
• August 13th, 4pm-6pm; Community Sailing School is offering an Open House event to those interested
• Address: 3206 Orchard Lake Rd. Orchard Lake, MI 48324
• Athletes will need dry suits (can be rented), boots, gloves, PFD.

SWIMMING & DIVING

• Head Swimming Coach: Dave Eichenhorn (welikeeich@gmail.com), 248.770.2899.
• Head Diving Coach: Scott McHugh (mchugh_scott@hotmail.com), 248.890.9422.

• Swim Practice: All practices will take place at North Hills Middle School at 3456 Lahser Road.

• Monday, August 12 3:30-6pm; Tuesday, August 13 12:30-3pm; Wednesday, August 14 3:30-6pm; Thursday, August 15 3:30-6pm; Friday, August 16 3:30-6pm; Saturday, August 17 8-11am; Sunday, August 18 OFF

• Diving Practice: Practices will take place at Bloomfield Hills High School
• Aug. 12, 3pm-5pm OR 5pm-7pm; Aug. 13, 12:30pm-2:30pm; Aug. 14-16, 3pm-5pm OR 5pm-7pm; Aug. 17, TBD.
• Required equipment: fins, paddles, tempo trainer, pull buoy
• Optional equipment: snorkel
• Dryland Gear: shorts, T-shirt, athletic shoes.

VOLLEYBALL   

• Head Coach: Mayssa Cook (mayssab9@gmail.com), 248.890.1935.
• Tryouts will take place August 12-14 at the Marian Gym.
  • Varsity tryouts (returning varsity players, juniors and seniors) will be 2pm-4:30pm each day 
  • All Freshman and JV tryouts will be held 5:30pm-7:30pm each day
• Athletes must bring court shoes, knee pads, athletic wear and a water bottle.

POMPON (WINTER)

• Head Coach: Alexa Slater (marianpompon@gmail.com), 734.748.2902.
• Fall Tryouts will take place August 14 & 16, 5:30pm-7pm at the Marian Auditorium. 
• Athletes must bring court shoes, athletic wear and a water bottle. 

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Reference the Marian Composite Calendar. 
• Join your team's SportsYou page and dowload the app. (Contact coach for your team code).