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General Information

1.        Eligibility
A.        A physical by the team physician or family doctor will be needed.
B.        A statement of insurance coverage must be recorded or CIF insurance must be purchased to participate.
C.        A parent and athlete signature verifying their reading and promise to keep the athletic code.
D.        Must maintain at least a "C" grade in all subjects (2.0)
2.        Grading Procedure
A.        All grades will be determined on a point basis like all other physical education classes.
B.        A grade of "A" will be given to the athlete who: 1. Attending and for being on time for practices/meets on a regular basis. 2. Performance times well below the 20 minute cut off. 3. High scores (average) on fitness tests. 4. Finish "final test" under 2 hrs.
C.        A grade of "B", "C", or "D" can be given to the athlete who 1. often comes late to practices, misses a meet without notifying the coach, or for improper dress during P.E. class session after the season. 2. Never runs under 6 min. in the mile or 20 min. in 3 miles. 3. Fails any fitness tests.
D.        A grade "F" will be given to the athlete who is: 1. Tardy or miss practice regularly. 2. An act(s) of insubordination. 3. Dresses improperly for P.E. on a regular basis.
E.        All absences must be cleared by personal PARENT contact. If the athlete is at school during the day a parent call is needed the same day pf absence. If this procedure is not followed that athlete can be suspended form a single meet.
3.        Lettering
A.        Any Athlete can receive a Varsity letter by doing one of the following 4(four) standards plus number 5 standard:
1.        Finish in the top 7 at least 50% of all meets.
2.        Run on the Varsity level at least 50% of all meets.
3.        Be a senior and have completed (3) full seasons as a qualified team member in the Dana Hills Cross Country Program.
4. Run under 16 minutes (3miles) at least twice at anytime during the   season.
5. Must be in good standing with the coaching staff which includes not being sent home in training and/or competing in less than 6 meets during the season.
      4. Trips
            Jalama Training Trip - a 5 day concentration training/camping north of Santa Barbara
     Hawaii Trip - competing against high schools from the islands.
     Clovis (Fresno)-Woodward Park ---the state meet course