TrackRules

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= = =** Track and Field Team Rules **=

1. Practice begins at 2:45pm PROMPTLY in the main gym.

2. Athletes must wear sweats (pants and long sleeves) unless the weather is 68 degrees or higher. Sweats can be taken off after warm ups.

3. Athletes are expected to be at all practices. Notes from parents or a guardian will excuse you from practice. If you do not have a note it will be unexcused. Unacceptable excuses: hair appointment, driving test, prom, and work. If you join track and field you need to make a commitment to yourself and your team.

4. Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team.

5. The day of meets we will be at the competition one hour prior to meet time.

6. Athletes will be dismissed 20 minutes prior to departure time.

7. Make sure you double check that you have all your equipment. Don’t forget rain gear, food, sport drinks, money, blankets, etc. Check with your teachers concerning any assignments for the next day.

8. For home meets hurdles must be set up the day before the meet. Mats, starting blocks, and measuring tapes need to be at the appropriate areas prior to the start of the meet.

9. No athlete may sit in the stadium area during the meet. We are a team and you should be either warming up for your events, cheering on your teammates, or helping with equipment set up. (hurdles, etc)

10. All athletes must stay until the end of the meet, this is a team event.

11. If you are driving to a competition the Athletic Director must approve it three (3) days before the day of the competition. The same rule holds true if you leave with a parent, you need to submit the note to the athletic director three days before the meet. You may NOT go home with anyone except your parents or legal guardian unless approved by Administration.

12. During track meets you need to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. Do not be disrespectful or rude or use profanity to anyone. Always be helpful to your teammates and to the opposing team, show good sportsmanship at all times.

13. All athletes are responsible for their equipment. Everyone must help in keeping the track clean of equipment and trash. After each practice and meet make sure you look over your working area. If there is any equipment out, please put it away, even if it does not belong to you.

14. Uniforms and warm ups will be issued to each athlete. All clothing must be kept in good condition throughout the season. You, the athlete, will pay for any uniform damaged. All uniforms will be turned in on a designated date after school. No other time will they be accepted.

15. If you lose any equipment, whether it is a shot put, tape, batons, you just bought it. Only a certain amount of equipment will be handed out.

16. ONLY COACHES ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SCHOOL STORAGE AREA.

17. Uniforms and warm ups issued by the school are to be worn at EVERY competition. This means Saturday invitationals, no excuses.

18. Team captains are expected to represent the school and their team in the best possible manner. They will help organize the team at practice and at the meets, lead warm-ups, call the coin toss at the beginning of each meet, and help lead and encourage their teammates.

19. GRADES: All athletes will maintain a C average. If your average is below a C you will make arrangements with your teachers or go to the homework center for extra needed help. You will also complete your track workout when finished with your schoolwork.

20. Any ineligible athlete must report to practice for conditioning. You may not work on drills, etc. with other athletes. You must report to homework center prior to practice.

21. Any injuries must be reported to a coach and Miss Vic immediately.

22. Musical people must submit a schedule of practice dates and times. We need to work together.

23. Any athletes involved with accusations of possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs and alcohol on or off school property will be SUSPENDED from the team for two weeks. (tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and or prescription or OTC drugs used for sole purpose of getting high)