• S p o rt S p e c i f i c C o m p e ti ti o n R u l e s •
ATHLETIC PARTCIPATION RULES
In addition to the academic eligibility outlined on page one, the following rules will result in disciplinary consequences:
· Use of drugs/alcohol/steroids are unacceptable and are grounds for being dismissed from the team permanently.
· Inappropriate use of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Myspace, texting, Twitter, etc.) will result in appropriate consequences including up to being dismissed from the team.
UNIFORMS
Cross Country competitors must wear team issued racing uniforms. Additional garments (compression shorts or athletic bras) must be solid BLACK and worn beneath the uniform for the NCS meet.
DISQULIFICATION
Athletes may be disqualified for the following infractions:
•Uniform violation.
•Failure to follow directions of meet personnel.
•Use of profanity.
•Causing a competitor to break stride.
•Impeding or interfering with a competitor.
•Physical contact with a competitor.
•Failure to run designated course.
RACE DISTANCES
Varsity race distance for DVAL, NCS, and CIF competition is 3 miles or 5k. Invitational meets sometimes vary, but are never less than 2 miles or longer than 5k.
Frosh-Soph and Junior Varsity race distance for DVAL competition is 2 miles. Invitational meets can vary from 3k to 5k, but are typically 2 miles.
RACE SCORING
The top 7 finishers for each team are factored into the final team score. Teams with fewer than 5 competitors are "incomplete" and those finishers are deleted from scoring.
The sum of the top 5 finishing places for each team represent the team
scores. The lowest score wins. In the event of a tie, the 6th finishing place for each team determines the winner.
Invitational and DVAL Championship competition is scored using team finishing places against entire race field. DVAL tri-meet competitions are scored using head to head scoring between each team.
DIVISIONS
There are 3 divisions of competition in High School Cross Country: Varsity,
Junior Varsity, and Frosh-Soph.
Athletes are placed in divisions based on the following criteria.
Varsity: The top 7 fastest athletes regardless of grade usually compete in this division. However, additional factors will also be taken into consideration, including: run-offs between athletes competing for a Varsity position, reward for exemplary conduct by veteran varsity athletes, practice attendance, work ethic and attitude at practice, and appropriate conduct.
Frosh-Soph: This division is restricted to Freshmen and Sophomores only. There is usually no limit to number of entries in Frosh-Soph competition. A few invitationals have Top-Seven Frosh-Soph races that are intended to be more competitive then unlimited Frosh-Soph races.
Junior Varsity: There are no grade restrictions or team size limitations for this division. However, usually a school must field a Varsity team consisting of their top 5 or more runners before a Junior Varsity team can be entered. Junior or Senior athletes not among the top 7 fastest on the team compete in this division. Freshmen or Sophomores may also compete in this division, usually to provide better depth or to balance race fields.
POST SEASON COMPETITION
Varsity: Complete Varsity teams automatically qualify for the DVAL
Championship and NCS Championship meets. Varsity teams must finish in the top five at the NCS Championship meet to advance to the CIF Championships. The top 5 Individuals NOT on a qualifying team may advance from NCS to CIF competition if they finish in the top 14.
Frosh-Soph & Junior Varsity: Frosh-Soph and Junior Varsity teams automatically qualify for the DVAL Championship meet. These divisions are NOT contested at the NCS or CIF level.
FINAL DVAL STANDINGS
Final season league standings for each division are determined by combining equally weighted results from regular season DVAL Center-meet competition and those of the DVAL Championship meet. There are NO tie breakers.
• A th l e ti c L e tte r A w a rd s •
FROSH-SOPH & JUNIOR VARSITY REQUIREMENTS:
• There are no athletic letter awards for Frosh-Soph or Junior Varsity, however, athletes will be awarded certificates for participation and academic excellence if they finish a minimum of 2 races and attend at least 70% of practice sessions OR make arrangements to do practices independently and turn in practice logs.
VARSITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Athlete must finish a minimum of 2 Varsity Races (and 4 races total). Only athletes that compete as a varsity team member in 2 meets and run a minimum of 4 races total throughout the season AND attend at least 70% of practice session OR make arrangements to do practices independently and turn in practice logs will be awarded a VARSITY Letter award. In addition, all varsity athletes will receive certificates for participation and academic excellence.
ATHLETES THAT QUIT THE TEAM FOR ANY REASON, OR ARE DROPPED FROM THE TEAM AS DISCIPLINARY ACTION, OR FAIL TO ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARD FOR PARTICIPATION FORFEIT ALL AWARDS.
Practice Journal: Athletes will be given a log to journal practice miles and intensity, food consumption, sleep patterns, feelings, and goals (Attached). Athletes should complete this log daily and turn the log in for a check when asked or in replacement of missing practices and falling below the 70% practice level.
Punctuality: Each athlete is expected to arrive at practice and competitions on time and ready to run.
Conduct: Concord Cross Country athletes are representatives of the school and the community. Each athlete is responsible for continuing our tradition of exemplary conduct and spirited behavior. Support teammates, make a positive contribution to the sport, and act responsibly in every situation. Problems must be handled in a mature and rational manner. Communication with the coach is essential.
ATHLETIC PARTCIPATION RULES
In addition to the academic eligibility outlined on page one, the following rules will result in disciplinary consequences:
· Use of drugs/alcohol/steroids are unacceptable and are grounds for being dismissed from the team permanently.
· Inappropriate use of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Myspace, texting, Twitter, etc.) will result in appropriate consequences including up to being dismissed from the team.
UNIFORMS
Cross Country competitors must wear team issued racing uniforms. Additional garments (compression shorts or athletic bras) must be solid BLACK and worn beneath the uniform for the NCS meet.
DISQULIFICATION
Athletes may be disqualified for the following infractions:
•Uniform violation.
•Failure to follow directions of meet personnel.
•Use of profanity.
•Causing a competitor to break stride.
•Impeding or interfering with a competitor.
•Physical contact with a competitor.
•Failure to run designated course.
RACE DISTANCES
Varsity race distance for DVAL, NCS, and CIF competition is 3 miles or 5k. Invitational meets sometimes vary, but are never less than 2 miles or longer than 5k.
Frosh-Soph and Junior Varsity race distance for DVAL competition is 2 miles. Invitational meets can vary from 3k to 5k, but are typically 2 miles.
RACE SCORING
The top 7 finishers for each team are factored into the final team score. Teams with fewer than 5 competitors are "incomplete" and those finishers are deleted from scoring.
The sum of the top 5 finishing places for each team represent the team
scores. The lowest score wins. In the event of a tie, the 6th finishing place for each team determines the winner.
Invitational and DVAL Championship competition is scored using team finishing places against entire race field. DVAL tri-meet competitions are scored using head to head scoring between each team.
DIVISIONS
There are 3 divisions of competition in High School Cross Country: Varsity,
Junior Varsity, and Frosh-Soph.
Athletes are placed in divisions based on the following criteria.
Varsity: The top 7 fastest athletes regardless of grade usually compete in this division. However, additional factors will also be taken into consideration, including: run-offs between athletes competing for a Varsity position, reward for exemplary conduct by veteran varsity athletes, practice attendance, work ethic and attitude at practice, and appropriate conduct.
Frosh-Soph: This division is restricted to Freshmen and Sophomores only. There is usually no limit to number of entries in Frosh-Soph competition. A few invitationals have Top-Seven Frosh-Soph races that are intended to be more competitive then unlimited Frosh-Soph races.
Junior Varsity: There are no grade restrictions or team size limitations for this division. However, usually a school must field a Varsity team consisting of their top 5 or more runners before a Junior Varsity team can be entered. Junior or Senior athletes not among the top 7 fastest on the team compete in this division. Freshmen or Sophomores may also compete in this division, usually to provide better depth or to balance race fields.
POST SEASON COMPETITION
Varsity: Complete Varsity teams automatically qualify for the DVAL
Championship and NCS Championship meets. Varsity teams must finish in the top five at the NCS Championship meet to advance to the CIF Championships. The top 5 Individuals NOT on a qualifying team may advance from NCS to CIF competition if they finish in the top 14.
Frosh-Soph & Junior Varsity: Frosh-Soph and Junior Varsity teams automatically qualify for the DVAL Championship meet. These divisions are NOT contested at the NCS or CIF level.
FINAL DVAL STANDINGS
Final season league standings for each division are determined by combining equally weighted results from regular season DVAL Center-meet competition and those of the DVAL Championship meet. There are NO tie breakers.
• A th l e ti c L e tte r A w a rd s •
FROSH-SOPH & JUNIOR VARSITY REQUIREMENTS:
• There are no athletic letter awards for Frosh-Soph or Junior Varsity, however, athletes will be awarded certificates for participation and academic excellence if they finish a minimum of 2 races and attend at least 70% of practice sessions OR make arrangements to do practices independently and turn in practice logs.
VARSITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Athlete must finish a minimum of 2 Varsity Races (and 4 races total). Only athletes that compete as a varsity team member in 2 meets and run a minimum of 4 races total throughout the season AND attend at least 70% of practice session OR make arrangements to do practices independently and turn in practice logs will be awarded a VARSITY Letter award. In addition, all varsity athletes will receive certificates for participation and academic excellence.
ATHLETES THAT QUIT THE TEAM FOR ANY REASON, OR ARE DROPPED FROM THE TEAM AS DISCIPLINARY ACTION, OR FAIL TO ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARD FOR PARTICIPATION FORFEIT ALL AWARDS.
Practice Journal: Athletes will be given a log to journal practice miles and intensity, food consumption, sleep patterns, feelings, and goals (Attached). Athletes should complete this log daily and turn the log in for a check when asked or in replacement of missing practices and falling below the 70% practice level.
Punctuality: Each athlete is expected to arrive at practice and competitions on time and ready to run.
Conduct: Concord Cross Country athletes are representatives of the school and the community. Each athlete is responsible for continuing our tradition of exemplary conduct and spirited behavior. Support teammates, make a positive contribution to the sport, and act responsibly in every situation. Problems must be handled in a mature and rational manner. Communication with the coach is essential.