Track and Field

Attendance and Lettering Policy

All athletes are expected to attend every practice and all weekday meets.

Policy:

· If you know you are going to miss a practice, you must give notice to Coach Colizzi before you miss the practice. These notices must be in writing and signed by your parent.

· If you miss a practice you must have a written excuse from your parents and give it to Coach Colizzi at the beginning of the next practice

· You are allowed one unexcused absence. The second unexcused absence will result in dismissal from the team.

To letter in Track and Field you must meet the requirements below.

· Place in the top 4 in an event at the region meet.

· Each point scored in a varsity meet will count as one point towards a letter

· Every regular practice attended will count as 1 point

· Every local meet participated in or attended will count as two points

· Every out of town weekend meet participated in or attended by a team member will count as 5 points

· Attendance at spring break practices will count as 10 points

· You must attend the region meet and Lower State meet

· Points are deducted for unexcused absences or team rule violations

ü 10 points for unexcused absence

ü 20 points for skipping a meet

· One point for every track and cross country season in which an individual has participated prior to this season

Skipping a meet will result in points being removed from your season’s points total. Absences may also result in points being removed from your season’s points total. Your signature on this form indicates that you will comply with the attendance and lettering policies and that you have read all information included in this packet.

Date:______________

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Athlete’s Name Parent’s Name

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Athlete’s Signature Parent’s Signature