1. Be at practice everyday and on time. We will not wait for you. If you’re going to miss
practice or be late, see the Coach BEFORE practice so something can be worked
out. Any part of the practice that is missed by an unexcused absence will cost four
victory points. An unexcused tardy will cost one victory point.
2. You are to schedule the week around the meets and practices.
3. Injured runners are to attend the entire practice.
4. All runners are expected to be on their best behavior at practice, meets, or any other
function the coach supervises. Any action that can be considered an
embarrassment to the team, the school, or the coach, will result in team
suspension (1-10 day)
5. Misbehavior on the bus or school vehicle will result in missing the next “away” meet.
6. Any serious act that would result in suspension or expulsion during school but
occurred during a track function will be forwarded to the school administration.
7. Profanity will result in team suspension (1 day)
8. Open defiance of the Coach will result in a team expulsion.
9. Stealing will result in a team expulsion.
10. At the conclusion of the season, you will have one week to turn in your equipment.
Everyday after that week you will be penalized 1 point, 2 points for two day late, 4
points for three days, 8 points for four day, 16 points for five days, etc.
NEW Meet Rules
Golden West athletes will be required to sty until the 1600m relay on all dual and championship meets.
At the end of the meet, all “First coaches” will take roll at the end of the 1600m relay. The 1600m relay usually occurs around 7:00. If an athletes is missing at the end of the meet , the athlete will receive a -10 points for the his/her first offense. -40 points for his/her second offense. Removal from the team for his/her third offense.
Supplementary Rules
1. Missing an event assigned at a track meet -10 points per event.
2. Missing a relay assigned -40 points.
3. Missing an event because of going to snack bar or getting food -40 points.
4. Not in uniform for warmup- 1st time -1 point, 2nd time -2, 3rd time -4, etc. (doubles)
5. -4 for ditching practice
6. Bonus points for attending Holiday Practices
7. Bonus points for working non high school meets.
8. Assistant coaches may give bonus points for extra work such as cleaning meet site, etc.
GW Track Team Coaches Captains Calendars Rules Lettering School Records Meet Results