I. General Guidelines

1. Be on time. If you know that you will be late for practice (taking test, getting help, etc) let a coach know in advance.

2. Bring a positive attitude and give your best effort each day.

3. Please try to limit excused absences. You cannot make up a missed day of training.

4. Unsportsmanlike behavior and hazing are unacceptable on this team. Both are grounds for immediate dismissal. No questions asked.

5. Athletes will ride the bus to and from each meet. In the event you must leave early, the paperwork must be filed in advance with the athletic director.

6. If you are academically ineligible for three straight weeks during the season you will be dismissed from the team. Extra-curricular activities are for student-athletes.

7. Violations of Linden High School’s policies regarding alcohol, tobacco or other drugs will be dealt with according to the policies outlined in our athletic handbook. Upon reinstatement to the athletic program, you will not be allowed to compete in the varsity heats of a dual meet or in any invitational including the MHSAA Regional Meet.

8. Conduct deemed by the coaching staff as detrimental to the team will not be tolerated. It is grounds for immediate dismissal from the track team.

II. Practice Guidelines

1. Practice will begin on the track at 2:50 everyday and will typically end around 4:45.

2. Unexcused absences from practice will not be tolerated. First your meet participation will be limited. If that doesn’t solve the problem you will be dismissed from the team.

3. At the conclusion of practice you need to check out with a coach before leaving the complex.

III. Meet/Travel Guidelines

1. Whether it is a home meet or an away meet you need to be in “uniform.” Failure to dress will result in a warning the first time and you will be withheld from competition each violation thereafter.

2. Unexcused absences from meets are unacceptable.

3. Once “your” events are completed, whether it is a home meet or an away meet, you will be expected to remain until the competition is complete. Please do not plan on leaving early.

4. Electronic Devices: No cell phones, video games or video players of any kind are can be used on bus trips or at meets. You may listen to music with headphones, but absolutely no videos of any kind.

5. School Day Meets: During the season there may be meets that require the athletes to miss all or most of the school day. On these occasions athletes with below a C- in any class will be required to attend school.

IV. Signatures

I have read and agree to adhere to the Linden Track and Field Team policies.

Athlete Parent

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