TJ Raiders Cross Country: Team Rules

Grades are a Must!

-       Eligibility is turned in every Friday

-       Failing grade in one class = Ineligibility the following week Monday thru Saturday

-       If you are ineligible, you may practice, but not run in a meet

-       3 consecutive weeks of ineligibility = Immediate team dismissal

Inappropriate Behavior will not be tolerated (During School, Practice and/or Meet)!

-       Physical confrontation at school, for any reason = Immediate Team Dismissal

-       Assigned to APR or Out of School Suspension = No participation in Practice/Meet that day

-       Disciplinary infractions during the school day = Extra conditioning at practice

Unsportsmanlike Conduct will not be Tolerated!

-       Unsportsmanlike behavior will have the same consequences as an unexcused absence

-       Coach’s discretion if additional consequences need to happen including team suspension

-       Runners are not to complain to any official

-       If there is a problem at the meet, the coach will address the issue

Attendance at Practice & Games is required!

-       Every runner is expected to be at every practice & every meet

-    Parent must contact Coach Caputo, 620-2823, in advance if a practice must be missed

            * 1^st unexcused absence        =          1 meet suspension

            * 2^nd unexcused absence       =          Team dismissal

-       Any missed practice the day before a meet = 1 meet suspension

All Practices are open to Parents!

-       Parents are welcome at any time to watch their child workout

-       All we ask is that your remain courteous and let the coach do the coaching

Be on Time!

-       Must be on time to every practice and/or meet

-       Weekly practices & meet schedule will be published. Practice will end on time.

-    2 unexcused tardies and/or 2 unexcused missed practices will result in team dismissal

-       Parents are asked to immediately pick up child after practice or meet

Pay Attention!

-       Respect & listen to your coach

Run to your Potential!

-       Your best effort is expected at all times…..practice & meets

-    Child safety is our number one concern

-    All runners must be able to run 2 miles without stopping.

-    Those runners who consistently walk during practice, will not be allowed to run in the meets

-    Parents will be contacted by Coach Caputo if runner safety is at risk (not able to run 2 miles)