Cross Country Lettering Requirements

ATTITUDE:

The coaching staff will determine if the athlete’s attitude is acceptable based on the following:

·         Does the athlete consistently accept assigned workouts with enthusiasm?

·         Does the athlete consistently work up to her ability at practice and at meets?

·         Does the athlete serve as a good role model and display good sportsmanship?

·         Does the athlete take care of equipment, uniform, and locker room?

·         Does the athlete show interest in the performance of self and teammates?

·         Does the athlete properly prepare for her competition?

·         Does the athlete advocate for the sport?

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance is crucial to an athlete’s success; consistently missing practice will hinder an athlete’s performance.  Therefore, in the interest of the team as a whole we have a strict attendance policy in place. 

·         Athlete must arrive on time to practices and meets.

·         Athlete will schedule work commitments around their meet and practices schedule.

·         Athlete will be removed from the team if she has 5 unexcused absences.

·         Athlete will be removed from the team if she misses 2 meets.

·         Athlete will clear all absences from practices/meets with coaches, in advance, when possible.

·         Athlete is committed to attending practices / meets and will work hard while there.

·         Athlete must COMPLETE the season as a productive member of the team.

CHEMICAL VIOLATIONS:           

Any athlete who has committed a chemical violation during the academic year will forfeit all team awards, lettering, team poster and captainship for the academic year in which the violation occurred.  This includes summers, as stated in the contract with MHS and MSHSL. 

Provided that attitude, attendance, & participation are satisfactory, a letter will be awarded to each individual who achieves:

·         The athlete ran on Varsity at the Conference Championship Meet.

·         The athlete ran the time standard of 17:30 on a sanctioned 4K course.

·         The athlete is 3^rd year participant of the Cross Country team.

·         The athlete is a senior who does not qualify in any other category and has participated on the team for 2 years.

Please note:  The head coach and assistant coaches will make the final decisions regarding lettering.