Fall Student-Athlete Try-Out and Preseason Information

Fall Student-Athlete Try-Out and Preseason Information
Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Dear Prospective Fall Student-Athletes,

Preseason is quickly approaching and I want to relay some important information in advance of your arrival on campus for your fall try-out day. These early arrival dates are for fall athletes only (men's and women's soccer, field hockey, men's and women's cross country, and women's volleyball).

Please see the dates and schedules below for the fall athlete try-out day. Those who are not selected as team members will return to their homes following the tryout; new students will re-join their class at the fall "Week of Welcome" on Sunday, September 5th, and returning students will move back to campus on Wednesday, September 8th.  Students selected as team members will move into campus housing following their try-out session. 

Thursday, August 19 -Women's Soccer/Field Hockey

8:00 a.m.          Check-in* for Women's Soccer—Athletic Center
8:30 a.m.          Try-out session for Women's Soccer—Taylor Field
8:30 a.m.          Check-in* for Field Hockey--Athletic Center
9:00 a.m.          Try-out session for Field Hockey--Grellier Field
10:30-12:30      Lunch—Valentine Dining Hall--All family members are invited to lunch.
 1:30 p.m.          2nd session for Women's Soccer--Taylor Field
2:00 p.m.          2nd session for Field Hockey—Grellier Field

Monday, August 23 -Men's Soccer/Men's and Women's Cross Country

10:00 a.m.        Check-in* for Men's Soccer—Athletic Center
10:30 a.m.        Try-out session for Men's Soccer—Taylor Field
11:00-2:00        Lunch—Valentine Dining Hall--All family members are invited to lunch
 1:00 p.m.          Check-in* for Men's and Women's Cross Country-Athletic Center
4:00 p.m.          2nd session for Men's Soccer--Taylor Field

Wednesday, August 25-Women's Volleyball

9:30 a.m.          Check-in* for Women's Volleyball—Athletic Center
10:00 a.m.        Try-out session for Women's Volleyball—Athletic Center
11:00-2:00        Lunch—Valentine Dining Hall--All family members are invited to lunch.
 3:00 p.m.          2nd session for Women's Volleyball-Athletic Center

*All students must check-in at the Athletic Center to be cleared for participation

Preseason Housing
 All student-athletes that are selected as fall team members will move directly into their fall housing assignment. It is recommended that students do not bring everything with them at this time. There will be time during preseason to move in large items and/or your remaining belongings. 

Financial Obligations
You will not be permitted to participate in the try-out or any team activities unless all of your financial obligations have been fulfilled. You must complete all of your financial aid documentation and you must be in good standing with Student Accounts. You will receive updates on your financial status throughout the summer. Please contact Student Accounts at 617-243-2103 or the Office of Financial Planning at 617-243-2227 if you have any questions regarding your account. 

Medical Clearance
 If you have not already done so, you must complete the Sportsware registration or Sportsware update and return your physical form to the Athletic Training Office.  A pre-participation physical is required for all first-year athletes (including transfer students) and a medical history update is required for all returning athletes. Instructions for Sportware are available here:  http://laserpride.lasell.edu/information/athletic_training/index  You will not be able to work out with your team until you have all of this information completed.

  • Please note that a parent or guardian signature is required if you are under 18 years of age. 
  • All athletes must meet with the Sports Medicine staff prior to any athletic participation.
  • All athletes are required to show proof of medical insurance before participating in any physical activity.
  • All athletes are required to upload proof of the Covid-19 vaccine or an approved waiver.
  • First-year athletes must have a completed and signed physical form from their doctor dated after March 1, 2021.
  • All athletes must complete the online concussion education program.

Completed physical forms and concussion education certificates should be uploaded to Sportsware; faxed to 617-243-2037 or mailed to Sports Medicine, Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue; Newton, MA 02466.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding the above information. 

Sincerely,

Kristy Walter
Director of Athletics
kwalter@lasell.edu
617-243-2147