I. General Guidelines

1. Be on time. If you know that you will be late for practice let me know.

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. Unexcused absences from practice will not be tolerated. The first time you will receive a warning, the second can result in dismissal from the team.

5. Unsportsmanlike behavior, conduct detrimental to the team and hazing of any kind are unacceptable on this team. All are grounds for immediate dismissal.

6. 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.

7. Academic ineligibility for three straight weeks during the season is grounds for dismissal from the team. Extra-curricular activities are for student-athletes.

8. 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 on the varsity squad for the remainder of the season.

9. No iPods, MP3 players or similar devices can be worn while running. It is not safe to be unaware of your surroundings while running. (Parents, please adopt a similar policy for your kids when they are running at home. Safety first!!!)

10. We have a mandatory study hall two days each week prior to practice. You must participate in study hall in order to be in good standing on the team.

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

3. In the event a student-athlete must serve Saturday school time for disciplinary problems, absences or excessive tardies, he will not be allowed to compete on the date the Saturday school is assigned.

Please retain the top portion and keep it in your log book.

III. Signatures

I have read and agree to adhere to the Linden Cross CountryTeam Guidelines.

Athlete Parent

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