Rule of Three (Order of Student-Athlete's Priorities)

1. Family
2. Academics
3. Cross Country

Everything Else (work/ friends/ hobbies/ etc.)

Eligibility for the Team

• Passing 4 Courses and Physical Education for the 4th Quarter
• Attendance is 90%
• MUST Pass a Physical given by the school's doctors (UB Sports Medicine)
• Read and Sign Code of Conduct with your parent (then turn in)

Eligibility for Practice and Races

• Attendance to school for at least 5 periods (If you are sick and go home- stay home)
• Attend school on Friday to run/practice on Friday and Saturday
• Must participate in physical education class to participate after school in cross country
• Conduct yourself as a model student-athlete, exhibiting good sportsmanship at all times, and as a person of good moral character and integrity on the course and off

Practice Rules

• Be on time (ready to run at the time posted)
• Follow directions at all times (this is for your safety)
• Always put your best effort forward in everything we do
• If you are missing practice or a meet, for any reason, the coaching staff should be notified from you or a parent (documentation may be required).
• Notifying coaches before an absence is imperative-- failure to do so could result in sitting out of competition(s).

General Practice Routine

Practice times in general are Monday-Friday 3:15-5:15pm and Saturday 9-11am.

• Assemble- Directions for the day's practice
• Warm-up (if necessary)
• Workout/Run
• Strides if planned
• Stretch and Strength Training
• Debrief and Dismiss

Transportation Policy

• Athletes must ride the bus to all meets with the team
• Any exceptions must be cleared with written permission from the Athletic Director prior to the competition day
• If you would like to ride home with a parent you must have them sign you out with a coach
• Please do not do this while other races are taking place/starting- it is a distraction for the coaching staff.
• Athletes may only leave with their parent (not a friend/friend's parent)