Practice Attendance Policy

As a member of the team, it is expected that all athletes actively participate in practices.  Under-training prior to a race-pace exertion can lead to injury when not actively attending or participating in practices. 

**If you are resting or recovering from a minor injury, the coaching staff would prefer for you to heal fully and protect your long-term health and ability to run.**

See the below policies:

In order to participate in meets, athletes must:

• Attend AND participate fully in 3 practices per week

• It is expected that athletes attend all practices. If you are unable to attend a practice, you should communicate as soon as possible with coaches via email or Remind

What are considered "practice days"?

• Practice days are considered to be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (IF we do not have a meet on that Saturday). 

• Friday is NOT considered a practice day, as it consists of a shake-out run and not all members of the team attend 1st period PE.

Athletes may not be permitted to race if...

• Attending less than 3 practices

• Attending more than 3 practices, but may have sat out/did not complete workouts fully due to injuries, not feeling well, etc.

Meet attendance:

• In order to race varsity, you must attend and participate in a majority of the races or meets in the 2026 season.

• Must arrive at your event’s scheduled time and check in with coaches

• Must stay for the entire meet to cheer on teammates; however, previously communicated commitments will be honored (other sports, family events, emergencies)

Multi-Sport Athletes:

We understand that cross country is not everyone’s single priority or passion, and we encourage and support student-athletes to pursue a variety of extracurriculars. However, being on this team requires your commitment to the aforementioned attendance policy.