2026-27 Varsity Tryout & Training Camp Information

Please note that registration is MANDATORY for all varsity tryouts. Please note the registration deadline in the table below.

Registration will be open soon.

New Student-Athletes

New student-athletes will be required to create an account using their Trent email on the Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal. Once you are logged in, please register for the team you will be trying out for. Please note that you do not need to complete the education requirements (ie. CATT Concussion Education, CCES) to attend tryouts but if you make a final roster, you will be required to do this before you can participate in any games/competitions. 

Student-athletes who are under the age of 18 will need to submit the Concussion Code of Conduct and Informed Consent Form signed by a parent/guardian. These can be uploaded in the "Documents" section in the student-athlete portal under the appropriate category.

Please note that all individuals trying out for a team must be cleared by a physician or nurse practitioner. You will not be allowed to try out for a team without this. Please have a physician or nurse practitioner (must be one of these two healthcare professionals) complete the following form. Once completed, please upload to the "Documents" section on the Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal to be reviewed by the Excalibur Athletic Therapist & Wellness Coordinator.

• Physical Examination Findings Form (to be completed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner).

Medical forms must be uploaded to your Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal by July 31, 2026. 

Questions regarding Medical Clearance can be directed towards Nicole Menard, Excalibur Varsity Athletic Therapist & Wellness Coordinator, at nicolemenard@trentu.ca. 

Please see the important information below regarding accommodation during training camp for those trying out for sports with tryouts and training camp before the official move-in days (lacrosse, rugby, rowing, and soccer).

New Student-Athlete Checklist

1. Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal Registration
2. Have a Physician or Nurse Practitioner complete the Physical Examination Findings Form. Upload in the "Documents" section on your Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal profile.
3. If under the age of 18, have a parent/guardian complete the Concussion Code of Conduct and Informed Consent Form and upload signed documents on your Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal profile.
4. Arrange for accommodation is necessary (see below).

Returning Student-Athletes

ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS DURING TRAINING CAMP:

Updated information coming soon.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

For incoming first-year international students who are trying out for a team whose tryouts take place before September 1 (lacrosse, rowing, rugby, or soccer), please email uhip@trentu.ca with your name and Trent ID and indicate that you are arriving early and participating in varsity tryouts. This is required to ensure you have adequate health coverage in the event of an injury. If you are a returning student-athlete, this does not apply to you as your 2024/2025 UHIP coverage covers you until August 31, 2025.

Questions regarding UHIP health insurance for international students can be directed to uhip@trentu.ca. 

2026-27 Tryout Schedule and Information

Coaches will make decisions regarding continued participation in tryouts and training camps at their discretion. Training camps will run from tryouts to the first regular-season game. Student-athletes who make the team roster must make arrangements to ensure they are available for training camps. We strongly encourage all athletes to contact the coach of their team before attending any sessions.

Please arrive 30-60 minutes early for your first tryout.

For more information, please contact varsity@trentu.ca.