Track Attendance Policy

 

 

Website: www.mhstrack.com

Twitter: coachellis@mansfieldtrack

Contact Information: Derek.Ellis@Mansfieldschools.com 

 

Schedule:
I will post the season schedule on mhstrack.com as soon as it is finalized.

 

Attendance Policy:
Athletes are expected to attend every practice. Education and medical excuses are the only excused absences. Work, vacations, and drivers education class is considered an unexcused absence.
1st Unexcused: Warning
2nd Unexcused: The athlete will sit out of one meet.
3rd Unexcused: The athlete will meet with the coaches and captains to determine if the athlete is committed enough to continue on and will result in missing another meet.

**** All varsity athletes are required to attend the Hockomock League Meet, D2 State meet, and the All State Meet (if you qualify).  If you miss one of  these meets you will not receive your varsity letter.

 

Practice Schedule:

School Days:
Practices will start at 2:30 on the track. If an athlete needs to get extra help they are expected to attend practice after they are done with the extra help. The athlete needs to bring a note from their teacher with the athletes first and last name on it.

Saturday:
Practices will start at 8 or 9 AM.

 

Vacation:
Practices will start at 8 or 9 AM unless we have a meet scheduled for that day.

 

Running Shoes:
The proper running shoes will help prevent injuries. An athlete should get a new pair of running shoes every season. A running shoe is only good for 200-250 miles! Never put your running shoes in the washer or dryer it will ruin the support in them. Marathon Sports does a great job at fitting athletes into the correct shoes based on their feet.

Injuries:
Please report any injuries to a coach right away – even if you think it’s a minor injury. The coaching staff has many years of experience when it comes to injuries. We can adjust your training plan or have you see the school’s athletic trainer for advice. This will allow you to train while recovering.