MIAMI (August 14, 2017) – The FIU women's soccer team will hold a second walk-on tryouts for currently enrolled or incoming students for the upcoming 2017 season at the FIU Soccer Stadium. The tryout takes place on Friday, August 17, beginning at 6 p.m. (please arrive at 5:30).
 
In order to be eligible, you must complete the following steps. Be sure to use the tryout checklist (linked above in this story) for signature verifications at each location. A full packet of information is at this link. (Print off and bring completed paperwork to the correct contact - see below.)
 
SAAC
You must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at FIU at the time of tryouts and currently hold and maintain a 2.4 cumulative GPA. Alison Riccobono, located in the Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC), must verify and sign off on this information ONLY on Friday, August 17. between 12 – 1 p.m.
 
Athletic Training Room (FlU Arena room 156)
Bring a COMPLETED physical packet and the following forms to Gabe Casanova ONLY on Friday, August 17. between 1 – 2 p.m. Athletic Tryout Release, Parent Information, Insurance Verification, First Year Physical Form, Medical History, First Year Health History, First Year Orthopedic History, Training Room Information, & Disclosure of Health Information.
 
- Urinalysis
- EKG
- Echo - if necessary depending on cardiac exam
- PPD - if necessary to be determined by questionnaire
- Proof of Sickle Cell Status
- Proof of a valid medical insurance policy
- Physical MUST be performed by a medical doctor
- Appointments can be made at the University Health Services Center for a fee of $106 or with your primary care physician
- Primary insurance policy is required to tryout. If injury is sustained during the tryout the financial responsibility will fall on perspective student-athlete.
- If you are selected for a team, you will be required to purchase a policy from a reputable company with a deductible no greater than $1000.00.
 
FIU Women's Soccer (FIU Arena Room 251)
Please drop by to meet with Coach Nonen, especially for questions and expectations. She will be available from 2 - 3 p.m. on Friday, August 17.

FIU Athletic Compliance (FIU Arena Room 154)
Bring a printed class schedule showing proof of enrollment of a minimum of 12 credit hours to any member of the compliance staff in the FIU athletic compliance office ONLY on Friday, August 17 between 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., to get a signature verifying full-time status. If you participate in a team tryout and are added to the official roster, you will be required to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

All paperwork is collected by the Compliance Office.
 
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About FIU Athletics: FIU Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes in 18 different sports. Athletic events are played in seven different venues on FIU's campuses (Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay), including Lime Court at FIU Arena and Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.
 
About FIU: Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offer more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes $8.9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.