Lettering

•   Lettering is determined by a point earning system. 

•  10 points or more are needed to letter. 

•  The points are earned using the standards below.

1)  Participation and Attendance

All runners are expected to follow the attendance polices.  An unexcused absence or tardy will result is minus one ( -1 ) point for each occurence.  Leaving a meet early without 24 hour notice and clear communication -1 point.  Coming to practice and completing practice as prescribed by the coach is considered "attending practice." Not completing practice is equal to unexcused absence.

 2)  PLACING Performance 

Team placing, using time comparison

   1st- 3rd  place    = 5 points

  4th- 5th  place     = 4 points

  6th- 7th  place     = 3 points

  8th-10th  place    = 2 points

 11th-14th place    = 1 point

Example:  Chris runs a 17:57 in the Varsity 5k race. Pat runs a 17:55 in the 5k JV race. Pat placed higher than Chris for team place finish.

3)  Time Standard PERFORMANCE 

(USED FOR RUNNERS WHO ARE NOT IN TOP 14 BUT MEET THE TIME STANDARD)

      Boys 5k                                                Girls 5k

      sub 17:00         5 points                      sub 19:00         5 points

      sub 17:30          4 points                     sub 19:30         4 points

      sub 18:00         3 points                      sub 20:00         3 points

      sub 18:30         2 points                      sub 20:30         2 points

      sub 19:00         1 point                        sub 21:00         1 point 

   Boys 3200 (2 mile)                                Girls 3200 (2 mile)

      sub 10:35        5 points                       sub 12:00        5 points

      sub 10:55        4 points                       sub  12:40       4 points

      sub 11:15        3 points                       sub 13:10        3 points

      sub 11:35        2 points                       sub 13:35        2 points

      sub 11:52        1 point                         sub 13:52        1 point 

4) Dedication to Team

Seniors who have completed 4 or more seasons in good standing and have 0 unexcused absences or tardies for the current season will be lettered. (note: unexcused absences and tardies are based on criteria for completing each practice start to finish).

5) Integrity

    Any team member who earns enough points is eligible  to letter. However, this assumes that all required team standards of participation, academics, citizenship and  attendance have been met.  Please see all other areas of this handbook that explain the details of these requirements and expectations of the team members.