The Edmonton Eskimos will host open tryouts at the locations below. Please check back periodically as new dates will be announced. Please note:
- The non-refundable $100 registration fee is payable in cash only at the time of registration.
- Please bring your own workout clothes, running shoes, football cleats for grass and/or field turf and water.
- Open try outs will be held rain or shine.
- Participants can be eliminated at any time during the try out.
OPEN TRY OUT SCHEDULE
Jan. 24, 2016
Southeastern University
Victory Field
1000 Longfellow Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33801
Registration 10 a.m.
Workout: 11 a.m.
March 5, 2016
Scottsdale Community College
Artichoke Stadium
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Registration 10 a.m.
Workout: 11 a.m.
March 6, 2016
University of South Alabama
Football Practice Field -591 Joseph East Gottfried Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36688
Registration: 10A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
March 12, 2016
College of San Mateo
Bulldogs Stadium
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
Registration 10 a.m.
Workout: 11 a.m.
March 12, 2016
Yukon High School-Oklahoma City
Yukon High Miller Stadium-1777 South Yukon Parkway
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
Registration: 10A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
March 13, 2016
Vacaville Christian High School
1117 Davis St.
Vacaville, Ca 95687
Registration 10 a.m.
Workout: 11 a.m.
March 19, 2016
Memphis University School
MUS Football Stadium-6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
March 26, 2016
Valdosta State University
VSU Athletic Field House-304 West Mary Street
Valdosta, Georgia 31601
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
April 2, 2016
Long Beach City College
5000 E Lew Davis St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Registration 10 a.m.
Workout: 11 a.m.
April 2, 2016|
Louisiana Tech University
Joe Aillet Stadium- 1450 West Alabama Avenue
Ruston, LA 71272
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
April 9, 2016
Hebron Stadium
4207 Plano Parkway
Carrollton, Texas 75010
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
April 10, 2016
Rice University
Rice Stadium-6100 South Main
Houston, Texas 77251
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
April 24, 2016
Widener University
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Football Stadium-1 University Place
Chester, PA 19013
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
May 7, 2016
University of Cincinnati
Sheakley Practice Field-2600 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati , Ohio 45221
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
May 15, 2016
Lakewood Stadium
70 Claire Drive Southeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Registration: 10 A.M.
Workout: 11 A.M.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Open try outs give participants an opportunity to work out and display their potential to compete in the Canadian Football League in front of members of the Eskimos scouting staff.
Prior to participating in an open try out, participants must submit a non-refundable registration fee and sign a waiver form. An overview of the process will be provided before the try out begins, including criteria required to advance.
In addition to meeting height and weight requirements, participants are tested and assessed using the following drills:
Broad Jump: The broad jump tests lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a stance balanced and then explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance because he has to land without moving.
Vertical Jump: The vertical jump is a test of an athlete’s lower body explosion and power. First, the athlete will reach up as high as he can from the standing position. That mark is recorded. The athlete then jumps as high as he can and touches the highest flag he can on the vertex machine. The difference between the highest flag touched and reach determines vertical jump.
Short Shuttle (5-10-5): The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. This drill tests for lateral quickness and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out five yards to one side, touches the line, goes back 10 yards the other way, touches the line, then turns and sprints five more yards back to the starting point to finish.
3-Cone (L-Drill): The 3-cone drill tests an athlete’s ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones are set up in an L-shape. The athlete starts by going five yards to the first cone as fast as he can and then back. He turns, runs around the second cone, runs a weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second cone and finishes.
40-Yard Dash: The 40-yard dash is about speed, explosion and watching athletes run. Athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. Scouts are looking for an explosion from a static start.
At the conclusion of each drill there is a water break followed by the several phases of the workout. These phases include, but are not limited to, teaching fundamentals, rules and multiple opportunities for one-on-one competition.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Paul Jones
Executive Director of Player Personnel
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
(318) 734-7781
Torey Hunter
Northwest Scout
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
(208) 380-2212
Mitch Matuska
Free Agent Camp Coordinator/Regional Scout
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
(469) 230-8333
Rob Ralph
Canadian Scout/Draft Coordinator
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
(780) 448-1525