Canton, NY – Several SUNY Canton sports programs have announced general interest and tryout information to start the 2025-26 academic year.
 
Please note that before trying out every student interested in trying out must contact the head coach of their respective sport to make sure there is mutual interest prior to completing clearance paperwork. Please note that SUNY Canton's teams are extremely competitive, and all coaches may not offer open tryouts.
 
Below is a list of all sports who are currently planning on hosting a general interest meeting or tryout. If a sport is not listed they aren't currently planning to host an open try out, but if you have specific questions please feel free to contact that coach directly by visiting our staff directory.
 

Fall
Esports
SUNY Canton Esports tryouts will take place from September 1st to September 12th. If you are interested in tryout out for esports or are interested in playing a specific title, please fill out the below form by August 28th. Esports Coordinator Justin Brooks or a team captain will reach out to each player who fills out a form regarding a tryout date.
 
ESPORTS TRYOUT INTEREST FORM
 
If you have any questions, please contact Esports Coordinator Justin Brooks at brook150@canton.edu.
 
 
Men's and Women's Cross Country
If you are interested in joining or trying out for the men's and women's cross country teams, please contact Head Coach John Kennedy at kennedyjm@canton.edu or (315) 386-7513.
 
Men's and Women's Golf
If you are interested in joining or trying out for the men's and women's golf teams, please contact Head Coach Mark Bickelhaupt at bickelha@canton.edu or (315) 386-7200.


Cheerleading
There will be a cheerleading general interest meeting on Wednesday (9/10) at 6 PM in the Dana Hall Gym.

Winter 

No winter teams currently have tryouts scheduled. If you are interested in a team please reach out to the head coach of the respective sport.
 
Spring
 
Women's Lacrosse
If you are interested in joining or trying out for the women's lacrosse team please contact Head Coach Adam Todd at toddadam@canton.edu or (315) 386-7121. The women's lacrosse team will hold a general interest meeting on Friday (8/22) at 7 PM in the Coakley Classroom located upstairs above the fitness center in Roos House.
 
Softball
If you are interested in joining or trying out for the softball team, please contact Head Coach Kelsy Waite at waitek@canton.edu or (315) 386-7032. There will be a general interest meeting Friday (8/22) at 5:30 PM in the Coakley Classroom located upstairs above the fitness center in Roos House.
   

Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 25 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.