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MATTAWAN CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM RULES

First and foremost this program is about building a foundation and understanding of cross country. While doing so we will look to have fun to inspire the student-athlete to continue their experience into the high school program. Cross country's core foundation is about the run and the time on our feet so there is a strong expectation that athletes that participate are expected to run.

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Below you'll find our expectations that we ask all of our athletes and parents to review together.

  1. Cross country is a team sport.

  2. Respect your fellow teammates and competitors. Name-calling, bullying, and making disrespectful comments will NOT be tolerated. If this persists the athlete will be excused from the XC program.

  3. When the coaches are providing instructions and guidance, there should be no talking so that others can hear what is being said.

  4. ALL of the Mattawan Cross Country coaches are to be respected at all times: not just when you think they are right (Middle School and High School).

  5. If you have a concern about something: you will speak directly and respectfully to the person involved (the teammate and/or the coach).

  6. Use appropriate language at all times.

  7. Be respectful to all bus drivers and abide by all of their bus rules: DO NOT leave out the back door of the bus.

  8. Be respectful to our facilities along with other facilities we attend for competition.

  9. If you are not going to be at practice: you MUST let one of the coaches know in advance. Telling a teammate or school office is not sufficient notice. Talk to a coach face to face, by text, or by phone. (Coach VanLoo 269-217-0160).

  10. Attendance at all practices and meets is mandatory: no excuses will be accepted without proper notice. 2 unexcused absences may excuse you from the team. 

  11. Practice will start promptly at 3pm Monday-Friday. Please be ready for practice at this time. Make sure you have used the bathroom (if needed) prior to 3pm, have proper running apparel on.​

  12. Practice will end at 4:30pm Monday-Friday: Please make sure you have a ride home that will pick you up on time.

  13. Always wear appropriate school logo warmups and uniforms during meets: pants will be kept on until it is time to race. 

  14. We ride the team bus to meets together: you MUST check out with the coaches before riding home with your parent(s). There will be sign-out clipboards that parents can sign.

  15. Understand that the team warm-up is important and follow the warm-up as instructed.

  16. Workouts are given for a purpose: complete the workout as directed.

  17. Attend class during the school day at all times: pass your classes, and behave appropriately.

  18. Be proud to represent Mattawan Middle School as a cross-country athlete: your behavior will always reflect that pride. 

 

**Failure to uphold any part of this agreement may result in LOTS OF BURPEES, suspension from a meet, or removal from the team.

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To Access the Google Agreement Form - https://forms.gle/u2gjGejCoGHs4he7A

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