1. Akimel A-al Rattlers 2018 Cross Country

2. Coaches Coach Kennedy mkenne@kyrene.org
Coach Johnson
Coach Janas
Volunteer Coaches:
Heidi Burgess
Shauna Christofis

3. Student-Athletes Academics/Behavior
As a member of our Rattlers athletic program, students are held to higher standards. Student-athletes will:
Avoid referrals or behavioral issues in the classroom.
Pass ALL classes. (Failing will cause the student to be ineligible).
Represent our school at all times.

4. Sportsmanship and Attitude
Treat your teammates/coaches the way you would like to be treated.
Our team comes before the individuals on our team.
Show good sportsmanship at all times (win or lose).
Bring a positive attitude to every practice/meet.
Thank parents, coaches and volunteers for helping us reach our goals!

5. Practice/ Meet Times M, T , W & F 6:15-7:45am TH pm – 3:45-5:15 pm
Once meets begin (week of Aug. 30)- Friday morning practices will be up to the coaches.
Meets begin at 5pm (see schedule on AKI athletics website)
NO School= NO Practice

6. Dress/Shoes Shorts/t-shirts/tank tops
Quality running shoes (Sole Sports- Warner/Rural Rd)
Spikes are not required
Meets – PLAIN black shorts/AMS uniform
Cross Country Team T-shirt (see future slide)
NO jewelry at meets

7. Being Prepared for Practice/ Meets
Before: hydrate, sleep, eat like an athlete and bring all gear ( shower shoes).
After: recovery drink (chocolate milk- available article on the benefits), breakfast, shower items (flip flops for in the shower), clothes/shoes for school.
Meet days: Uniforms, healthy snack, water

8. Ability Groups
We will group athletes based on a beginning time trial, running experience and age.
Groups may change due to meet results.
Conference Meet: Top 7 athletes boys/girls will run in a varsity meet, all other team members will run in a JV meet. (Thurs. Oct. 4, pm)

9. What is your role? (Parents are welcome to run with us!)

10. Tardies/Absences
We want to assure athletes are warmed up and stretched in order to prevent injuries, please be on time!
Absence/Tardy Policy:
On the 2nd unexcused absence and/or the 3rd tardy the athlete may not compete in the first meet.
Once meets begin, this moves to 1 unexcused absence and/or 2 tardies.
Please communicate BEFORE practice if your athlete must miss practice.

11. Additional Meets
We have an option to run at 2 meets in addition to our Kyrene schedule
Twilight Invitational – Fri. Sept. 28, 2018( approx. $10)
Arizona Middle School State Meet- Sat. Oct. 27, Surprise, AZ (approx. $25)

12. Transportation
Students will take the bus to away meets, there will NOT be a return bus.
Please sign your athlete out at AWAY meets only.
Athletes are expected to stay to watch their teammates compete, unless a coach has been informed prior to the meet.

13. Rattler Cross Country Communication
Web page- coaches information, meet schedule, Sign-Up Genius ( we need volunteers to help at our home meets), meet results.
Text Reminders- Remind (text the to )

14. XC Team T-Shirts
Order form are here tonight (see Mrs. Martin/ Mrs. Christofis)
$15 – not required
Parents can order too!
Due on Friday

15. Volunteers are needed ! Finish line help, course helpers ( Home Meets)
Parents to bring Otter Pops/Gatorade/Cold Towels (all meets)
Use Sign-Up Genius on our Rattler CC Website

16. Go Rattlers!! Before you leave…. Please meet your coaches.
Purchase your team shirts!
Go Rattlers!!