On Friday, April 29, 2011 the Robert Morris University Illinois Women's Volleyball team will host an open tryout at the Physical Education Building at University of Illinois Chicago from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Athletes who wish to try out must fill out a participation waiver before tryouts. Additionally, tryouts are open to high school seniors and transfer students who wish to attend RMU in the Fall 2011 as well as current RMU students. High school seniors and transfer students, who have not applied, must bring a copy of their transcript as well as their SAT or ACT scores and be prepared to complete an application before tryouts.
In 2010/2011, the Eagles finished fourth in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) and made it to the first round of the CCAC Conference Tournament . RMU has some key returning players coming back in 2011. Sophomore setter/right side Melissa Joyce (Chicago, IL), who brought home All Conference First Team honors in her first year as well as Player of the Week (twice), North Park All Tournament Team, and NAIA All Region Team. Freshman middle blocker Kimberly Smith (Zionsville, IN), who garnered North Park All Tournament with Joyce and right side hitter Rebecca Lourwood (Lansing, IL).
If you have any questions, please e-mail Head Coach Lauren Joyce Hensel atljoyce@robertmorris.edu
The Physical Education Building is located at 901 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tryouts.
