Christ the King CYO Track & Field

Team Guidelines

Be on time to practices and meets to ensure proper warm-up. All athletes must warm-up to prevent injuries.
We are here to have fun, but not at the expense of safety. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you. Horseplay and roughhousing are not allowed. Help each other out.
If you are injured or are having difficulty with a workout, please let a coach know immediately. No running, jumping, shot putting, or throwing is permitted when you are injured.
Workouts should not be painful. Pain may mean something is wrong. If you experience pain at any time, please let a coach know immediately.

Track & Field areas can be dangerous at both meets and practices. Always keep your eyes and ears open and be aware of events and practices underway. Be particularly careful when stepping onto the track.
At the start of our practice, the high school track team may still be practicing. Proceed to the stands and wait there until the coaches instruct you on the day's practice. Walking or running on the track, in-field or field event areas prior to the start of practice can be dangerous and is not allowed.
Do not cross the long jump runways or the high jump apron. Go around these areas to avoid collisions with speeding jumpers. Do not run or jump in the long jump area unless under the direct supervision of a coach or official.
Shot puts and softballs can be dangerous, especially when thrown. They are to be used only with permission and under direct supervision of a coach or official.
Do not jump or lie on the high jump pits unless you are performing or practicing the high jump under the direct supervision of a coach or official.
Hurdles and pole vault areas are off limits. Misuse of these items can result in serious injury. You'll get to try them in high school

Practices are important, but not at the expense of homework, illness or visiting grandparents. Come to practice if you can, but missing practice is not a federal crime.
Workouts are carefully prepared by the coaches before each practice. The age and condition of each athlete is considered. The workouts are not subject to change unless an injury or unusual circumstance exists.
Athletes are not allowed on the hill areas at the track unless it is part of a workout supervised by a coach. Please stay off the hills and do not climb the trees. Do not enter or exit the CPHS track by hopping over fences.
Arrive at the track meets at least thirty minutes before the start of the meet. If you cannot make it to a meet, inform your primary coach prior to the meet. If you leave before the end of a meet, please tell your primary coach.
Take all trash with you when you leave the track. Do not leave empty water bottles. Do not leave your sweats: the coaches have their own.
If you must leave practice early, a parent must come to the track to collect you. No, we will not let you go meet your ride in the parking lot by yourself.