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Things LHS Athletes Must Know!

1. SAFETY DURING MEETS AND PRACTICE.

1) During practice make sure you never walk or jog in lanes 1 or 2. These lanes are reserved for faster runners. JOG in lane 3 and walk in lane 3 or 4.

2) Never walk across the area where high jumpers are practicing or shot putters are throwing!! IT ONLY TAKES ONE THOUGHTLESS ACTION TO RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

3) When running in lanes 1 or 2 and overtaking a slower runner do NOT shout or try to get the slower runner to move out of your way. It is your responsibility to PASS ON THE RIGHT in a safe manner. Conversely if you are aware that a faster runner is overtaking you, make sure you DO NOT VERE RIGHT OR LEFT. A crowded track needs predictable behavior from all athletes using it, so this RULE IS VERY IMPORTANT. AGAIN IT IS UNACCEPTABLE to yell “track” or any other demand in an effort to clear other practicing athletes from the track. To yell “track” IS ACCEPTABLE when a spectator, basketball player, wrestler or cheerleader is walking on or near the track and poses a danger. In this instance exercise EXTREME CAUTION and expect these individuals to fail to understand or respond appropriately or even respond at all. Better to lose a second than risk an injury.

4) Running or jogging in the REVERSE DIRECTION ON THE TRACK is inherently dangerous and should only take place under the DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A COACH. This means that the coach should approve this and watch/monitor the execution of reverse running.

During ML-10 varsity and JV entrants in that event will be given an entry slip for the event listing all LHS athletes for that event. What do you do with it and when?

CLERK of the MEET - There will be one slip and any of the entrants into that event may approach and turn it in to the CLERK of the MEET. This is called checking into your event.

1. It is critical that you listen for "THE CALL" for your event and make sure you get the entry slip from Coach Crosby or Coach Tremaine and turn it into the CLERK of the MEET in a timely fashion. Being out of the arena or in the girl’s room does not constitute an excuse for not turning in the entry slip. If there is a problem a Coach can turn it in but the clerk always want to see all the contestants from a team as a group to issue HIP NUMBERS and check for uniform violations. If you then leave the area and miss your event then you have used up one element of your participation in the meet. See participation later in this document.

2. Remember, anyone entered in the event may turn in the entry slip and get instructions from the Clerk of the Meet. Check the slip and make sure it is correct before you turn it. By this I mean the names and numbers are correct and all Lexington athletes are present and planning to compete.

3. What is a HIP NUMBER you ask, it is a stick on number that helps in the timing and judging of the meet, one is worn on your left hip and possibly one on your left shirt upper chest area. Do not leave them on for more than one day, they will damage uniform fabric if left on.

4. See the HIP#s in the picture. They allow the electronic timing operator to identify you from the side.

Apology - When and to whom is an apology warranted?

APOLOGY – Do not apology to me for a competitive effort EVER, it makes me feel as if you expect me to be critical of your best effort. We prepare together, share the moment together and proceed gently and with understanding into the future together.

However, if you let your team and teammates down by getting disqualified for wearing jewelry, not paying attention, acting inappropriate, swearing or taunting then these actions are your solely. Direct your apology to your teammates and expect consequences appropriate for your actions either from the meet officials or the coaching staff.

PACING RULES – You can get a teammate disqualified if you assist him/her during a competition. One of these infractions is called PACING a team member. How can you cheer for a teammate and NOT get disqualified? There are two main points.

1. A stationary position, plant your feet and cheer.

2. Outside the track oval, you are not to be in the infield except to compete so when you are in that position refrain from cheering. If you do turn your attention to the oval plant your feet.

PICTURE TAKING DURING A MEET CAN GET YOU OR A TEAMMATE DISQUALIFIED UNDER SOME SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, WHAT ARE THESE CONDITIONS? Reviewing the pictures or video during the competition, especially the HJ and SHOT PUT.

TAUNTING NO – BEING A GOOD SPORTSPERSON YES!

1. What are your instructions regarding taunting?

2. What are the consequences?

You MAY cheer for a competitor from another team but if your ACTIONS are interpreted as an inappropriate gesture or say anything of a derogatory, gloating or sarcastic nature you will be disqualified.

<<You play the official, is this joy or taunting?

Eating & drinking at ML-10 meets?

1. What are you allowed to drink during the meet? What are the specific prohibitions?

2. What are the penalties?

3. Why is this such a BIG deal?

1. You CANNOT consume food or flavored drinks inside any field-house.

2. If you are observed doing either you will be suspended from the team. Remember however, you may have and consume H₂O from a water bottle. I judge water by its lack of color, its transparency. Vitamin water or H20 flavored water are NOT allowed.

3. We risk the possibility of permanently losing our privilege to use these facilities, so its a BIG deal.

4. The Reggie Lewis Track Facility has a rule that athletes NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING, except for WATER, outside designated locations. The designated location is near the lobby and the area immediately surrounding the food court location. We respect these rules WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS. LET ME BE CLEAR, I will immediately suspend you from the team if I see you leaning over sticking your face into you bag and come up chewing. If you want to eat GET YOURSELF UP, go to the lobby and munch away. Also let the drink you are consuming be clear, if it is colored or tinted then my response will be the same.

5. SO WATER YES, ANYTHING ELSE NO.

BUS TRAVEL REGULATIONS for away meets. What are the two ways that you may be transported to or from an away meet?

1. You must go on the bus, this is how you get to a meet, with your team. Exceptions are cleared with the AD and the coaching staff when this results in a ridiculous situation i.e. you live in Boston and must come to Lexington to ride a bus to Boston.

2. Your parents may ONLY bring you to or from an away meet, if you notify Coach Crosby before hand and present the AD, Naomi Martin, a note FROM YOU PARENT/GUARDIAN beforehand. This method of transportation sometimes is essential when there is a family emergency or issue.

3. ALL OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS are NOT ACCEPTABLE. If you arrive at a meet and have not done 1 or 2 above you will not be allowed to participate. See team expectations for consequences.

What are the event limits for Varsity ML-10 competitions?

1. Dash and hurdles - 3@Lex and Reading, 4@ all other league meet sites,

2. 300m - 4@ all other sites

3. 600m 3@ all sites

4. 1000m and 1 mile – unlimited.

5. 2 mi - 4 @ Lexington, Woburn and Reading:

6. High jump - 4 @ Lexington, Woburn and Reading:

7. Shot Put - 4 @ Lexington, Woburn and Reading:

8. Relay restricted to one team of (4) four individuals.

What are the participation limits for an athlete during a varsity competition?

1 running, 1 field and 1 relay (1-1-1)

What events are available for Junior Varsity ML-10 competitions?

1. Dash JV - unlimited

2. Hurdles JV – unlimited

3. 300m JV – 4

4. 400m JV – 4

5. 600m JV – 4

6. 1000m – unlimited

7. 1 mile – unlimited

What are the participation limits for an athlete during a junior varsity competition?

2 running, 1 field and 1 relay (2-1-1) OR 1 running, 2 field and 1 relay.

YOUR BIB NUMBER –Two points regarding your number?

1. Your number is for all league meets so keep it safe until the end of the season. If you forget your number see me before the start of the meet.

2. USE 4 PINS TO SECURE YOUR NUMBER ON THE FRONT.

JEWELRY RULES, NOW THEM AND OBSERVE THEM? BEST PRACTICE IS TO LEAVE ALL JEWELRY AT HOME?

#4-3-7 National Federation of High Schools, MIAA and Middlesex League Rule

1. Contestants shall NOT wear jewelry with the EXCEPTION OF RELIGIOUS or medical medals. If such medals are worn, they MUST be taped to the body.

Wrist watches are considered equipment, and they MAY be worn.

2. all other jewelry is not allowed to be worn, such as, but not limited to - earrings (including stud types), finger rings, and rings on any body part (e.g.: lip, tongue, eye, bully button, or any other part of the body.)

3. Taping over an offending piece of jewelry is not permitted, it must be removed or you are not allowed to enter. Should a competitor start in an event in violation of jewelry rules, he or she is subject to disqualification following the event.

General Rules for all Events	· All competitors must wear uniforms of the same color and same general style. · Initial checking for compliance with uniform regulations occurs at the time the athlete checks in with the Clerk BUT if this official does not notice, it is still your responsibility · Officials are NOT responsible to insure you are compliant, YOU ARE! · If a clerk misses your uniform violation and you are disqualified for it later, DO NOT come to me with “but the clerk didn't say anything,” remember you cannot transfer your responsibilities ever! · Again, it’s your responsibility to wear a legal uniform. · It is the coach’s responsibility to inform athletes re: uniform rules · All socks are legal: high or low, striped or plain.
Individual Events	Competitors may wear articles of clothing under their singlets and under their shorts but there are very particular rules so read carefully. Each article worn under singlet or shorts must be of a SINGLE SOLID COLOR, and must have no pattern, no visible advertising logo, and no visible trademarks or observed stitching of a different color. An article worn under a singlet need NOT be the same color as article(s) worn under the shorts. Beware of the rules governing a relay team.
Relay Events Quick relay summary: SOLID colors for undergarments Various lengths, long, short or mid-leg are OK. Color under tops IDENTICAL Color under shorts IDENTICAL Color can differ under top and shorts but the relay team MUST have IDENTICAL COLOR in each location. I.e. all white under singlet(s) and all black under shorts.	All members of a single relay team must wear uniforms of the same color and same style. “Style” is interpreted as identical except for normal wear and tear from laundering. Competitors may wear articles of clothing under their singlet(s) and under their shorts. READ WHAT FOLLOWS CAREFULLY. Each article worn under singlet or shorts must be of a single, solid color, and must have no pattern, no visible advertising logo, and no visible trademarks or observed stitching of a different color. One or more members of a relay team may wear an article of clothing under his or her singlet(s). The articles of clothing worn under the singlet by team members may be of different styles (e.g. short-sleeved t-shirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, turtleneck, etc.). When articles are worn under the singlet by more than one member of a relay team, all of those articles must be OF THE SAME SOLID COLOR. One or more members of a relay team may wear an article of clothing under his or her shorts. The articles of clothing worn under the shorts by team members may be of different styles (e.g. Lycra shorts, knee-length tights, ankle-length tights, etc.). When articles are worn under the shorts by more than one member of a relay team, all of those articles must be OF THE SAME SOLID COLOR. It is NOT necessary that the articles of clothing worn by team members under the singlet are the same color as articles of clothing worn by members of the same team under their shorts. It is NOT necessary that every member of a relay team wear clothing under their singlet and/or shorts even if one or more of their teammates wears such an article(s) of clothing.
Jewelry	Wristwatches are permitted but I do not want to see members of the LHS girls indoor track team wearing them. There will be enforcement of jewelry rules at meets. The MIAA meets will be especially strict so practice leaving jewelry at home on race day.
Enforcement	A competitor who is in violation of these rules will not be permitted to compete in an event until he or she is in compliance with the rules. The start of an event will not be delayed to permit an athlete to come into compliance. Should a competitor start in an event in violation of uniform rules, he or she is subject to disqualification following the event. If the competition begins before the athlete complies with the rules, the athlete forfeits his/her right to compete in that event.