THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University men's track program is back on campus with tryouts set to take place Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. inside Guidry Stadium.

Tryouts will be held for student-athletes interested in competing in sprints (60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m), hurdles (60mH, 110mH, 400mH), jumps (long, triple, high) and distance (800m, 1,500m, mile, DMR, 3,000m, 3,000m steeple, 5,000m, 10,000m) events.

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring men's track and field back to Nicholls State University," head coach Stefanie Slekis said. "Matt Roan's support for rebuilding our men's cross country program has been clear from our first conversation and bringing men's track back is a huge step to reigniting the success our alumni had in cross country and track and field and making Nicholls a competitive force in the Southland Conference. Our men's alumni support has been exceptional from my arrival on campus. I am excited for them to join us in this endeavor."

In order to try out, one must meet all of the following requirements:

• enrolled as a full-time Nicholls student
• started college within the past four years
• have the attached General Medical Physical and Orthopedic Physical forms completed by a physician and turned into the athletic training staff prior to attending tryout
• bring valid insurance card to be copied front and back by the athletic training department prior to attending tryout
• freshmen will be required to meet NCAA Division I Qualifier status based on high school transcripts and test scores
• contact Slekis (985-449-7101) prior to Tuesday, November 27, to assure all requirements are fulfilled

Please wear appropriate athletic apparel for weather conditions, including running shoes. Attendees should bring spikes and/or competition shoes if available. Please contact Slekis to arrange an alternate tryout should one be unavailable during the proposed date and time.

If offered a roster position on the men's track and field team, student-athletes will need to complete all NCAA Eligibility Center account registration requirements before official practice begins on Monday, Jan. 21st. 

Anyone interested in supporting the track and field or cross country program, please contact Corey Neal or Slekis. To stay up to date with the Nicholls cross country and track squads, follow the teams on twitter @Nicholls_XCTF.