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, Sport Integrity Canada) 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 at the time of tryouts 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, all new individuals trying out for a team must submit a Physical Examination Form, to be completed by a physician/medical doctor or nurse practitioner (other healthcare providers will not be accepted).  Students who have not submitted this, will not be permitted to tryout.  No exceptions will be made.  This form is to be uploaded in the "Documents" section of the student-athlete portal under "Physician Clearance Form – First Year Student-Athletes", to be reviewed by the Trent Varsity Athletic Therapist and 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

Please log in to the Excalibur Student-Athlete Portal with your username and login from last year. If you forget your password, please use the "Forgot your password?" function at the bottom of the login page. 

ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS DURING TRAINING CAMP:

Updated information coming soon.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

First-year international students attending tryouts prior to September 1st (lacrosse, rowing, rugby, or soccer) need to email uhip@trentu.ca to ensure you have health coverage in the event of an injury.  Please include your full name, Trent ID, and indicate that you will be arriving early to participate in varsity tryouts.

This does NOT apply to returning international students as your 2025-26 UHIP coverage continues until August 31, 2026.

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.