All absences from practice or races must be cleared with a coach. Unexcused absences will constitute a “strike” against your record.
Excused absences (appointments, illness) require a written note or email sent to Coach Scott by a parent prior to the expected absence. Schoolwork, writing college essays, club meetings, etc do not constitute excused absences.
You will also receive a strike against your record for inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to slacking off during a run, taking shortcuts, hiding from coaches, etc.
If you accumulate 3 strikes you will be asked to leave the team.
Injured runners are expected to check in with a coach every day to find out which alternate workout they should do. This applies even if you have been told by a doctor not to run for a specified period.