2016-17 Ferris State Track & Field News

Rise With Us
Ferris State Athletics Celebrates Success & Unveils "Rise With Us" Campaign

July 27, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - As Ferris State University Athletics gears up for another exciting season, the Bulldogs have unveiled a new theme, encouraging fans to "Rise With Us" while reflecting on recent past success as FSU kicks off the 2017-18 athletics year.

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Ferris State Track & Field To Hold Tryouts For 2017-18 On Sept. 7

July 14, 2017

The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field program will hold tryouts for the 2017-18 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 7, at FSU's Top Taggart Field. The tryout is scheduled for 3 p.m. (ET).

Cencer & Hammersmith
Strength & Conditioning Appointments To Elevate Ferris State Athletics

July 11, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced two key personnel moves in the area of Athletics Performance by the elevating of Dave Cencer to Coordinator of Athletics Performance and the hiring of John Hammersmith as the Bulldogs’ first-ever full-time strength and conditioning coach, according to an announcement made today by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger.

GLIAC Academic
Total of 170 FSU Student-Athletes Garner GLIAC All-Academic Laurels In 2016-17

June 10, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 170 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the recently-completed 2016-17 athletics campaign as announced by the league office on Friday.

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Several Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Reach NCAA-Qualifying Marks At Last Chance Events

May 14, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s track and field squads had a selected group of competitors take part in two different last chance meets hosted by Grand Valley State over the weekend in Allendale.

Ferris State Concludes Action At 2017 GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Ferris State Concludes Action At 2017 GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

May 05, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams concluded action in the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships as final day competition took place in Allendale.

WATCH: 2017 GLIAC Track and Field Championships Recap
WATCH: 2017 GLIAC Track and Field Championships Recap

May 05, 2017

Watch Highlights from Saturday's events and hear from head coach Jared Kelsh about the Bulldog's performance at the 2017 GLIAC Championships.

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Ferris State Track & Field Opens Action At GLIAC Outdoor Championships

May 04, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s track and field squads opened action on Thursday (May 4) at the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in Allendale.

Ferris State Track & Field Competes In GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week
Ferris State Track & Field Competes In GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week

May 02, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams will take part in the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which take place Wednesday thru Friday (May 3-5) in Allendale.

Big Weekend For Ferris State Track & Field At Two Different West Michigan Events
Big Weekend For Ferris State Track & Field At Two Different West Michigan Events

April 30, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams had a big weekend as the Bulldogs sent competitors to two different West Michigan events while making their final preparations for the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships.

Ferris State Track Records Two NCAA-Qualifying Marks & Sets New School Record At Al Owens Classic
Ferris State Track Records Two NCAA-Qualifying Marks & Sets New School Record At Al Owens Classic

April 22, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field teams jumped back into action this weekend as the Bulldogs took part in the annual Al Owens Classic on Friday and Saturday (April 21-22) hosted by Grand Valley State in Allendale.

Ferris State Track Registers National-Qualifying Performances & Several Personal Bests At Bucknell Classic
Ferris State Track Registers National-Qualifying Performances & Several Personal Bests At Bucknell Classic

April 15, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field teams sent selected student-athletes to the prestigious Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic over the weekend (April 14-15) in Lewisburg, Pa.

WATCH: Ferris Sports Update - Track Assistant Coach Larry Levine
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update - Track Assistant Coach Larry Levine

April 12, 2017

Ferris State Track & Field assistant coach Larry Levine sits down with host Rob Bentley to review the Bulldog Invitational this past weekend on Ferris Sports Update TV

WATCH: 2017 Bulldog Track & Field Invitational Highlights
WATCH: 2017 Bulldog Track & Field Invitational Highlights

April 09, 2017

Watch all the action from the 2017 Bulldog Invitational Track & Field meet. Hear from athletes: Jon Cok, Zach Mckenzie, Jordan Lee, Molly Emerick, and Katie Etelamaki.

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Big Day For Ferris State Track & Field As 'Dawgs Combine For 31 Top 10 Performances At Home Event

April 08, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's outdoor track and field squads played host to the Bulldog Invitational on Saturday (April 8) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.

Ferris Sports Update TV - Track & Field Coach Jared Kelsh
Ferris Sports Update TV - Track & Field Coach Jared Kelsh

April 07, 2017

Ferris State University Track & Field head coach Jared Kelsh reviews the indoor campaign and talks about this week's Bulldog Open on Ferris Sports Update TV with host Rob Bentley