Track and Field Parents,
The 2012 Track season is already rolling. We start competing in a very few short weeks! As of Feb 14th all athletes will
be required to be at every practice. The attendance policy is attached and found in the policies and guidelines. Their
failure to attend practice will result in their not competing in the following meet which includes dual meets and
invitationals. If your athlete can not make an invitational date please let us know a week in advance as we need to scratch
them from the event so we are not charged. Some of these athletes may be a part of a relay and their failure to attend will
result in 3 other athletes not being able to compete. We have had this happen and it is not fair to other athletes who work
so hard day in and day out. If this is to happen your athlete will not be entered in another invitational for the rest of the
season.
Athletes will have access to lockers on the track as of Feb 14th. Please make sure your athletes have a lock to use in the
locker room to store and secure their personal belongings during practice time. We highly advise athletes to not share
combinations with other athletes and to leave items such as iPods at home. We have already had items taken from athletes
and we do not want this to continue. If any student is caught stealing in our program administration will be involved, the
athlete will be kicked out of the program for this season and will not be allowed to try out for our cross country or track
program again. We do not condone this type of behavior therefore do not want these types of athletes as a part of our
program. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
I have attached our team guidelines and policies that you and your athlete are required to sign and turn in (many already
have) as well as link to our requirements to attain a Track and Field Varsity letter.
http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Page/16453
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
We will be having a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Feb. 15th at 6pm. Your failure to show will result in your athlete
not competing in our first dual meet AND invitational. If you are unable to attend please let me know through email so
that the necessary information may be passed on to you.
Thank you for you time and we look forward to an amazing season!!
Joe Robles Jr
Head Track and Field Coach
Eleanor Roosevelt HS
7447 Scholar Way
Corona, CA 92880
School: 951-738-2100 ext. 1410
jrobles@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Varsity Letter Information
VARSITY AWARDS AND LETTERS League Championship and CIF Patches: League Championship patches will be awarded to varsity letter earners who raced
in at least on Varsity Race once during the season. CIF Patches are earned by those athletes who participated or served as an alternate for that specific level of
postseason competition. (ex. Prelims, Finals, Masters, State)
Varsity Letter Requirements: The varsity letter for Roosevelt XC/Track is awarded for both talent and effort. It is designed to be a valued award for hard work,
dedication, and ability. The achievement of a varsity letter is not a right, but rather the result of a personal responsibility to act and behave all season in a “Varsity
Manner,” meaning, an above average commitment to the team, the sport, to hard work and to improvement. A letter can be earned by anyone from any grade level. To
be eligible to earn a varsity letter in Cross Country/Track and Field, the athlete must do the following.
1. Finish the season in good standing with the coaches
2. Maintain a “varsity attitude” throughout the season. A varsity attitude is demonstrated by an above-average commitment to the team’s goals, to the sport and to one’s
individual improvement.
3. Finish the season with a 2.0 GPA
4. Don't quit. Quitting for any reason prior to the end of the season will disqualify an athlete from a letter.
5. Earn 100 or more points from any of the following categories.
Accomplishment & Effort Levels
Points
Improvement: Athlete displays consistent and substantial improvement from prior year of XC/Track and Field competition in race times throughout
10
the season.
Attendance at practice: Athlete has 2 or fewer days of non-participation (for any reason) from scheduled practices and meets from Feb 16 to the day
30
after league finals (only academic events/testing and doctors notes are excused) After 5 days of non-participation, an athlete forfeits a letter
regardless of points earned. Doctor’s excuses must be delivered to Coach Robles within one week of the injury/illness to excuse non-participation
days.
Attendance at practice: Athlete has 3 or fewer days of non-participation (for any reason) from scheduled practices and meets from Feb 16 to the day
20
after league finals (only academic events/testing and doctors notes are excused) After 5 days of non-participation, an athlete forfeits a letter
regardless of points earned. Doctor’s excuses must be delivered to Coach Robles within one week of the injury/illness to excuse non-participation
days.
Attendance at practice: Athlete has 4 or fewer days of non-participation (for any reason) from scheduled practices and meets from Feb 16 to the day
10
after league finals (only academic events/testing and doctors notes are excused) After 5 days of non-participation, an athlete forfeits a letter
regardless of points earned. Doctor’s excuses must be delivered to Coach Robles within one week of the injury/illness to excuse non-participation
days.
Participation in ERHS Cross Country/Track and Field
For Three Years / For Four Years
Recruitment: Invite a new athlete to join the team, notify Coach Robles of that person by Feb 5th, the person remains eligible and participates on the
25/30
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team through the full season. Applies to returning runners only.
Competition Accomplishment: Finish the season with your name on the Top 7 (XC) Top-3 (T&F) Grade Level Record List (all time), or Top 25 in
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your event on Dyestatcal.
Competition Accomplishment: Finish in the top 7 (XC) or top 4 (Track) combined Roosevelt finishers of a competitive day or race in the actual
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varsity race regardless of finish place.
Competition Accomplishment (XC): Finish in Top 14 in Cluster Meet, Finish top 14 at BIG VIII League Finals (20)
10/20
Competition Accomplishment: Score a pt. in any Varsity Event at a Big VIII Dual meet.
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Competition Accomplishment: Compete in the varsity event at League Finals
5
Competition Accomplishment: Compete at CIF Prelims
20
Competition Accomplishment: Compete at CIF Finals
25
Competition Accomplishment: Compete at CIF Masters Meet
30
Competition Accomplishment: Compete at State Championships
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Practice Time: Sprints, Field Events Everyday – 3:00 – 5:30pm
Distance – Odd days 5th period, Even Days from 3:00-5:30
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Official Practice: Feb. 14 Track Meets: Thursdays starting 3/2/2011 usually runs until 6:30
Minimum Time at Practice Required – 2 Hours
Early releases must be obtained from your event coach or Coach Robles. Early dismissal will not be allowed on a regular basis. All absences must be cleared by parent
note, or they will be considered unexcused.
Policies
1.
Attendance – With such a large group, in order to keep absences under control, the following rules are in effect for the season: If you
miss practice for any reason during the week, you will not be running in the next track meet. There are three exemptions from this rule.
a. You have a standing doctor’s appointment that you cannot change…On your return the next day, you will provide me a note from
the doctors’ office confirming the appointment…parent note will not be accepted.
b. Your teacher required you to go on a field trip, or performance for a grade. A note from the teacher, well in advance of the event
is required. Getting together to prepare for a project or group work is not excused.
c. An extreme family emergency is excused. Not having a ride, going to Disneyland, and going snowboarding… is not an extreme
emergency. A parent note will be required on return.
All absences must be excused; however, an excused absence does not necessarily mean you will be running in the next meet. If you miss practice,
only the above excuses will be accepted for that to happen! 5 unexcused absences mean dismissal from the team!
2.
Relay Teams - Anyone on a relay team must be at practice the day before a meet in order to participate on the relay team. There are no
excused absences for this! If you fail to show up for relay practice you will be removed from all relays at the corresponding meet.
Tardies - If late for any reason you must do 20 push-ups; in the presence of a coach before boarding the bus or starting practice. 3
Tardies = 1 Absence
4. Not practicing (because of injury) - You are required to attend practice and be dressed out. Coach will assign a duty for you to
assist workout. Failure to attend is unexcused absence and a meet suspension.
5. Practice and Meet Uniform – Every track team member must wear appropriate workout attire during practice. There will be
Roosevelt T&F shirts for sale if you want one (highly suggested). Please wear shorts, compressions or tights to practice. Always bring
track shoes and flat running shoes to all practices and meets, you will not be allowed to run in vans, or regular shoes. If you come to
practice in any other apparel, you will not be allowed to practice. This will be looked at as an unexcused absence. Jewelry, undergarments
showing, etc. is not allowed. Do not bring cell phones or iPods to practice. At meets you will wear our uniform, shirt or warm-ups. If you
do not purchase team sweats, you will be allowed to wear plain black or blue sweats only, with no logos from other teams or sports. Dress
any other way and you will not be allowed on the bus, or run in the meet.
6. Warm – Up - All athletes will be required to warm up together in proper attire before every meet. Any athlete who does not do this will
not participate, and be given an unexcused absence…not only missing that meet, but the next one as well!
7. Transportation to meets - Each athlete will be required to ride the bus to and from each meet. Athletes who follow proper school
protocol thru the athletic director’s office will be released to their parents after the meet. Your event coach or Coach Robles must meet with
each athlete’s parents before he will release them. No athlete will be allowed to go home with a parent or anyone else without proper
documentation. Failure to follow this rule will result in immediate suspension from the team.
8. Bad Weather - Never guess the weather; assume practice or meet will be held. Always have running gear at school. Listen for
announcement at 2:41 on the PA.
9. Behavior- Athletes are expected to support all team members during practice and competition. Any rude or inappropriate behavior or
comments to either athletes or coaches will not be tolerated. Any behavior that in the opinion of the coaching staff is inappropriate,
distracts from practice, or brings discredit to the team, coaches, or school, will result in suspension from practice or meet. Any further
incidents and the athlete will be dismissed from this team.
10. Varsity Letter Requirements- Athletes and parents must have read and understand the guidelines and/or requirements. These
requirements can be found at www.eteamz.com/roosevelths . All points are decided, tallied and collected by coaches and given to Coach
Robles. These points do not automatically earn you a letter, all guidelines must be met and the final decision is non-negotiable.
3.
Please sign as receipt of these rules. No athlete will be allowed to practice after Feb. 14th until this paper is signed and turned in!
Athlete signature_______________________________
Athlete Name Printed______________________________
Parent signature________________________________ Date_____________________________
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