Track & Field Tryouts
WKU Track & Field is hosting tryouts for all event groups on Sept. 18, 2023.
In order to be eligible to tryout you must meet the following criteria:
In order to be eligible to tryout you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a full-time student at Western Kentucky University (currently enrolled in 12 or more credit hours).
- You must be a registered student-athlete with the NCAA Eligibility Center
- If you are a four-year college transfer attending WKU for the first time, you must provide an athletic release from the previous 4 year college or university attended
- You must complete the four following medical forms (Disclosure CLICK HEREÂ (PDF))Â (Insurance CLICK HEREÂ (PDF))Â (Questionnaire CLICK HEREÂ (PDF))Â (Waiver CLICK HEREÂ (PDF))Â
- You must have an updated physical completed within the previous 3 months prior to the tryout (Physical CLICK HEREÂ (PDF)). There must be official documentation from a physician clearing you for track & field participation.
- You must complete a sickle cell test (NCAA Requirement) and provide proof of the test results
- You must present proof of current health insurance coverage, including a copy of your insurance card (front and back)
- Complete the Compliance Form (CLICK HERE PDF) and bring it to try-outs on the week of the tryout.


