SPRINGBORO�CROSS COUNTRY

2024 PRESENTATION

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WELCOME

COACH ADAMS – VARSITY HEAD COACH

– ASST COACH

Julie Mercado – ASST COACH

Ben Fry – ASST COACH

Alicia Shivener – ASST COACH

DATES

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THEME

QUICK TALKING POINTS

• UNIFORMS
• SHOES
• NUTRITION and HYDRATION
• EMAILS
• PAY TO PARTICIPATE and CHECKS

(BOOSTERS VS SCHOOL)

• AFTERSCHOOL PRACTICE

TEAM RULES

This is a varsity sport…

1. Parents must attend the Pre-Season meeting hosted by the Cross Country team.
2. Team Uniform Fee  is due after the first week of practice. 
3. The required team shirt will be through a separate order at the beginning of the season.
4. Athletes will be at practice everyday on time and will leave at the dismissal of practice everyday after their workout.

**Athletes with multiple early releases / late arrivals will be limited in meets

5. Athletes will be prepared for each workout with at least:
1. Water Bottle
2. Watch *** Athletes should not train with their phone ***
3. Warm Ups
4. Towel
5. Stretching gear - roller, foam roller, rope, tennis ball
6. Athletes will complete the workout to the best of their ability.
7. Athletes will run with their assigned groups when necessary.
8. Athletes will follow the directions of their coach.
9. Athletes will follow all school rules and Athletic Code of Conduct
10. Athletes will stay for the entire cross country meet. Dismissal will be after awards / team cooldown.

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TEAM ATTENDANCE

Listed below are the standards for consideration in completing a season of cross country and being a part of the team:�Athletes must be in good standing with attendance and no more than 3 total days absent, tardy, or leaving early from practices. After 3 marks, the athlete will be ineligible for a meet.

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1. An athlete missing/unable to run two days during a week may be ineligible for the meet.
2. Athletes must be in good standing with the team and coaches by not being dismissed from practice for not meeting the team expectations.
3. Athletes must be present at the entire meet during the course of the season.

�By meeting the requirements and expectations, an athlete will be considered a part of the cross country team and will be able to complete the season. This is necessary for gym credit.

TEAM ATTENDANCE

EXAMPLES OF EXCUSED ABSENCES - ½ absence counted

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1 )SAT/ACT Prep Course

2)  Drivers Education

3) Band / Orchestra Concert

5) Family celebrations (weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversary parties…)

6) Orthodontist / Dentist / Doctor - please schedule around practice if possible

7)  College Visits

8) Leaving Practice early for another commitment

9) Detention

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There are always things which come up. Please be aware of our schedule, as it is provided with plenty of time to look over your schedule. Cross Country, like other varsity sports, requires a daily commitment. In addition, your team is looking for you to be there as well.

We will continue to have our calendar out in May. Reminder, that all sports in OHIO begin on August 1^st.�

WHY ATTENDANCE?

1. Varsity Sport
2. Gym class is 40 minutes (XC practice 120 minutes). Missing one class is like missing 3 periods. So 3 misses is like 9 absences in one quarter from gym class (20% of a 45 day quarter)
3. Being a part of a team means committing to being at every practice
4. Last year we were below 90% for the first time in history.
5. Athletes skipping practice consistently
6. Gym credit

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PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

1. Practices begin on time at the designated location. Your attendance is expected at every practice unless communicated by you to your coach at least 1 day prior. Regarding races, coaches should know 1 week prior.

***COMMUNICATING A MISS DOES NOT EXCUSE THE ABSENCE - IT IS JUST NOTIFICATION 

2. You will participate in training unless you have been provided a special program designated by the coaching staff or training staff.
3. Unless discussed beforehand, coaches expect 100% effort at practice.
1. Athletes in recovery or working with different training are expected to stay active, stretch, prehab during practice.
4. Athletes should have mentally prepared and reviewed the practice goals for the week.
5. Athletes are in acceptable gear: clothes, water, watch, towel, stretching materials.
6. Athletes will run with their groups and work at set paces.
7. During tough workouts or seeing a tired athlete, it is up to all of us to be a team member and encourage them on!

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COMPETITION EXPECTATIONS

1. Athletes will have participated in practices for the meet. Missing practices may result in sitting out the meet. THREE total absences result in missing a meet.
2. Athletes will be in attendance during the entirety of the meet. 
3. Athletes will be in the crowd, cheering on their teammates and encouraging them to be their best.
4. Athletes should pack for the day:

A. Socks, spikes, training shoes

B. Water Bottle and Snacks. Do not share water bottles.

C. Uniform and warm ups

D. Anything necessary dependent on the weather - always be prepared (that is what bags are for).

• Athletes may only wear Springboro Panther Gear on top - nothing else will be acceptable.
• Uniforms should be clean and tucked in.
• Athletes are expected to join the team to the meet and remain at the meet until the team has packed up.
• Represent your team, your community, your coaches, and yourself with Panther Pride

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PARENTS AND COMPETITION

PARENTS –

1. During the event – please leave athletes at the tent area.
2. Athletes do cool down after their race. They will meet you after this.
3. Do not touch athletes or interfere during the race. You can freely move about the course, but always watch where you are going.
4. Please refrain from asking coaches for the sign out sheet until the team is dismissed. That is not why we are there.
5. This should be a time to celebrate athletes and learn. Remember this at the end and start of the race.

ELIGIBILITY

Weekly eligibility – 2 grades of a 5 class schedule below passing will result in one week of no competition. (non academic classes will result in a 1 grade below of 4 classes as no competition).

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Average percentage of all classes at 67% or higher for participation.

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The GWOC championship falls within first quarter.

SCHEDULE

8/24 – LAKOTA CLASSIC

8/31 – HOT SUMMER BASH

9/7 – MASON INVITATIONAL

9/14 – SPRINGBORO INVITATIONAL

9/21 – KETTERING INVITATIONAL

9/28 – BIG BEAR

10/5 – OFF (NIKE pending)

10/12 – GWOC CHAMPIONSHIP (NORTHMONT)

TEAM DINNERS

SIGN UP FOR HOSTING – THROUGH FACEBOOK

BOYS / GIRLS SEPARATE LOCATIONS (50 BOYS / 55 GIRLS)

***CO HOST / POT LUCK / CHARGE

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Please keep the meals simple. Athletes are only running a 5k, not a marathon. Carb loading is not a thing for a race shorter than their normal run.

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DATES 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12-home meet (Potential Thursday night off), 9/19, 9/26 (we would prefer a whole team event)

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10/10 – GWOC / SENIOR WALK – Parents for bags, cookies, and flowers

GWOC NIGHT

10/10 – THURSDAY NIGHT

SJHS CAFETERIA

SENIOR RECOGNITION – WALK and PHOTO

TEAM GOODIE BAG

TEAM COOKIE

POSTER NIGHT

6:30PM to 7:30PM

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AWARDS NIGHT

NOVEMBER: TBA (11/12 will be our first try for a date)

-All athletes recognized

-Varsity Awards

-Team Awards

-Senior Gift

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

1. COURSE REPAIR
2. TENT TRANSPORTATION TO MEETS – We have 2 10ft x 20ft tents

2) SPRINGBORO INVITATIONAL – course officials, parking money collectors, registration, setup / cleanup, awards, finish line

3) GWOC NIGHT

4) AWARDS NIGHT PICTURES for POWER POINT

5) RALPH E WADE