All Upper School student-athletes interested in playing a fall sport must attend pre-season tryouts on August 20-21. Team selections will be made on the evening of August 21, giving selected student-athletes the weekend to prepare for departure on Monday, August 24. The first week of pre-season takes place from August 24-28 at The Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, Massachusetts, and from August 31-September 3 at locations in New York City.

Please register for pre-season by June 18, 2026.

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TRYOUT Information

All students interested in being on a fall team must attend tryouts on August 20-21. Team selections will be made on the evening of August 21, giving selected student-athletes the weekend to prepare for departure on Monday, August 24.

Coaches will make roster selections for the following teams:

  • Varsity Cross Country
  • Varsity Soccer
  • JV Soccer
  • Varsity Tennis
  • Varsity Volleyball
  • JV Volleyball
  • NEW! Frosh Volleyball (open to IX and X only)

The only team with a set roster cap is Frosh Volleyball, which will be limited to 15 athletes. All other team rosters will be determined by the coaching staff based on performance, commitment, team needs, and overall program balance. 

Please note that volleyball teams should be prepared for morning and occasional Saturday practices.

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Week one: August 24-28 @ The Eagle Hill School

Student-athletes who are selected for a fall team (cross country, soccer, tennis, and volleyball) will leave from Upper Campus on Monday, August 24, at 9:00 a.m. for a week of tryouts and training at The Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, Massachusetts. They return to Marymount on Friday, August 28, at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Registration fee: $750/student which includes:

  • single-room occupancy for most rooms
  • meals
  • sports training
  • pre-season gear
  • transportation to/from Eagle Hill

Families receiving financial assistance should complete the FA (payment) section of the registration form. 

What to bring:

  • t-shirts
  • shorts
  • socks
  • swimsuit (if you plan to swim)
  • warm-up suit
  • rain gear
  • sandals (optional)
  • toiletries
  • linens/blankets or sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • 2 towels
  • sweatpants/sweatshirt
  • alarm clock
  • water bottle
  • small amount of spending money

 

  • Cross Country: sneakers (at least two pairs)
  • Soccer: shin-guards, cleats, sneakers/soccer flats, long soccer socks (goalkeepers must have padded goalie shirt and pants, gloves, elbow pads)
  • Tennis: tennis racket, sneakers, comfortable workout attire
  • Volleyball: sneakers, knee pads

week two: August 31-September 3 in NYC

Training continues during week two for all fall teams. Week two training occurs at local facilities in New York City (exact schedule TBD). There is no cost for week two of pre-season.

There is no training from September 4-7 in observance of Labor Day; training resumes on Tuesday, September 8.

IMPORTANT VOLLEYBALL Information 

Per AAIS league rules, rising seniors who are not selected for Varsity Volleyball are not eligible to remain in the program because they cannot compete at the JV level. Rising juniors who are not selected for Varsity Volleyball may be considered for placement on the JV team; however, JV placement is not guaranteed. All placement decisions are made by the coaching staff in consultation with the Athletic Director.