1. JHS Cross Country Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2015

2. Important Paperwork Physicals Proof of Insurance Athletic Code
Steroids
Concussion
Athletic Fee – paid by 1st meet ($75 or $22.50)
Team Rules
All of these must be taken care of by the 1st official day of practice (Aug. 12th)
Important Paperwork

3. Team Guidelines & Expectations
Give your best effort
practice every day!
Be on time!
Keep your grades up!
Follow the guidelines of the Athletic Code
Cross country comes before non-school related activities
Get plenty of rest!
Avoid detentions, etc.
You are responsible for team-issued gear
Team Guidelines & Expectations

4. Practice starts @ 3:30 p.m. from the Bowl each day (unless communicated otherwise)
Athletes should be picked the Bowl – we will try to end practice as close to the scheduled time as possible
The bus leaves from the Bowl for all away meets & will return to the Bowl (if you are late, you will be left!)
All athletes are required to ride the bus unless I have a signed note with prior approval from the A.D. (get notes to A.D. 2 days in advance)
Schedules

5. Health/Personal Fitness
Eat & drink properly (limit soda & junk food) – hydrate well
Consider participation in fitness p.e.
Do extra stretching, ice, & core strength home
Importance of proper footwear
Health/Personal Fitness

6. Competition Meets (varsity,jv, or f/s) Qualifying for a letter
Quality of practices
Absences
Attitude
Readiness for varsity competition
Attend all practices
Be one of our top 5 runners in 50% of the meets OR
Be on the varsity (top 7) in the postseason OR
Finish ahead of the 5th runner of another team 7 times during the season
Competition

7. Uniforms Cold water wash Hang dry Do not iron!
All equipment must be turned in at the end of the season
Uniforms

8. Fundraiser Concessions stand @ invite & regional
Each person will be asked to make a donation & help work
Chairwoman: Heidi Estabrook
Other?
Apparel & window clings
Fundraiser

9. Concerns Athletes should address concerns with the coach first
Coaches will not address it with a parent until the athlete has discussed it with the coach
Parents may talk to the coach (if necessary) after the athlete has talked to the coach about the issue
Concerns

10. Home phone ( )
Work phone ( )
Please let me know if you are interested in helping with home meets
Contact Information

11. Questions?