Smith Middle School 2021 Track and Field Expectations
Before you can participate:
Athletes must turn in the following before they are allowed to practice:
Athletic Exam Form
Concussion Awareness Form (both athlete and parent/guardian must sign)
Participation / Permission / Insurance Form
Expectations:
Students must attend all practices and meets.
Parent/guardian email or note required to excuse a necessary absence
3 unexcused* absences = suspended from the next meet
* Notification from the athlete to the coach prior to the start of practice
Presence is required at practices before a meet
Students must be on time to practice.
Practice begins promptly at 3:30. Students must be dressed and ready at this time.
In order to maintain student safety, students must not wander the halls after school. Repeated reports of wandering the halls will result in removal from the team.
Students must maintain good grades.
Track athletes are expect to participate to the best of their abilities in PE daily. If they can not participate they can not practice or participate in a track meet.
Information is located on page 8 of student agenda book
A student athlete with more than 2 F's and GPA below 2.0 cannot participate in athletics
A student athlete with a failing grade must complete a weekly grade sheet with the Athletic Director. Practice and meet time will be suspended if progress is not being made.
Progress is defined as the student not missing any assignments and having passing grades of “C/70%” or better on tests and assignments.
Students must show positive sportsmanship.
Participate with best effort
Have a positive attitude
Be willing to try new things
Encourage and help other track athletes
Show respect to opponents
HAVE FUN!
After-School Practices:
Practices are Monday-Friday, 3:20-4:45. Once we get into competition there will not be practice on Friday unless we have a meet on the following Monday.
Track athletes must be picked up at the back of the school at 4:45. The coaches have obligations that require them to leave promptly after practice. Please be respectful of this or your child will be removed from the team.
Meets:
This year’s schedule is on the home page, check the website regularly for meet dates.
Track athletes must ride the bus from school to away meets. Athletes may ride home with parents/guardians after notifying one of the coaches in person before leaving. Athletes must have a note to ride home with anyone other than his/her parent/guardian.
Some meets will end later than planned. Be prepared with adequate clothing (sweatshirts, sweatpants) and snacks.
Parent volunteers:
Home meets - We will need parents to help run events. Jobs include: measuring distances for field events, recording scores, etc.
Snacks - We will need parents to provide snacks for athletes on meet days. Please provide only healthy snacks (water, bananas, apples, grapes, granola bars)
The link to the sign-up genius for both of these duties will be sent out at a later time. Please reach out to Elizabeth Cross withadiz@yahoo.com to sign up.
Calendar/Information:
We will update the Track and Field website with up-to-date announcements.
If you could not attend the parent meeting (2/23), please send us an email with your name and contact info (emergency phone number and email) and your child’s name.
Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to a great season!
Chevaughn Brown - cabrown@chccs.k12.nc.us
Jocelyn Rives - jrives@chccs.k12.nc.us
After reading the expectations and information, please detach under this section, sign, and submit this form. Please keep the expectations and information for your reference.
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I have read and agree to adhere to the 2020 Track and Field expectations
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Student name (printed) Student signature Date
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Parent/guardian name (printed) Parent/guardian signature
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Parent email