Attendance at all practices is mandatory unless cleared by the head coaches. The head coaches need to be contacted prior to any pre-scheduled missed practices.  Otherwise, your absence will be considered unexcused. 

Athletes will be warned after consecutive missed absences with no coach contact.  If absences continue to occur with no communication, the athlete will be dismissed from the team.

Be prepared for all types of weather everyday!  T-shirts, shorts, sweat clothes, hats, gloves, tights, etc. are needed everyday.  Bare midriffs are not acceptable.  Males must have some type of shirt on at all times during practice.  If we see that an undergarment being worn is unacceptable, we will share that with the athlete privately.  

Please keep all valuables locked up at all times, especially during practice.  We are not responsible for stolen items that are not locked up.

You are expected to be an active member of the team.

2:45-3:15 - If you are in need of a trainer, you should report before practice.

3:15 - Meet in gym/track for team info and warm-up.

5:15 - Approximate end time of practice.  Some event groups may end earlier, depending on practice goals for the day.  Some athletes may choose to work longer. Athletes are responsible for sharing that with their parents.

A uniform top will be issued to each active member of the track and field team.  The uniform is to be worn only while representing Hickory High School at a scheduled meet.  Please treat your uniform top with care.  You are responsible for the return of that top.

Your shorts/tights worn as your uniform bottom must be plain black and per PIAA rules can only have one logo 2 ¼” wide, 1 inch high.  The waist band cannot have any logos around the band.  

We encourage our athletes to bring their own water jug (rather than a bottle) to all track and field practices and meets.

Please label your water jug with your name as well.