Attendance Policy

Per our team's Guiding Principles, we have the same expectations for everyone on this team. It does not matter what event you do, or your talent level. We expect every student-athlete to give their best effort on a daily basis, and to commit to being a supportive teammate for the entire season. If you are not able to buy into these simple baseline standards, then this team is likely not for you. We as coaches put our hearts and souls into providing the highest level of training and preparation so that each student-athlete is mentally and physically cared for and ready to practice and compete. We will not tolerate student-athletes who are not willing to put forth their best effort to be a legitimate part of this team. We have always valued and committed to being a non-cut sport. However, we reserve the right to cut anyone who does not agree to follow the guidelines below:
  • All athletes must stay at meets for the duration of the meet, unless they have spoken with their event coach before the day of the meet.
  • Missing 3 practices with no excuse and without personally notifying your event coach ahead of time will result in you being asked to leave the team.
  • Missing 2 meets in which you are entered with no excuse and without personally notifying your event coach ahead of time will result in you being asked to leave the team.
  • Athletes who will be missing extended practice time for excused reasons need to speak directly with their event coach and come up with a plan for their time away.
  • Athletes who are unable to practice for 3 or more days in the week leading up to a meet will not be eligible to compete in that meet.
  • You are expected to have proper attire and shoes for practices and meets for your  event(s). If you do not come to the track with these, we will send you home until you are able to get them. 
    • If anyone needs assistance with getting proper attire, shoes or gear of any kind, we are happy to provide it.
  • With regards to injury, after one week with a trainer, if there is no progress, you will be required to see a doctor before practicing again

IF YOU ARE MISSING PRACTICE
  • Student-athletes must personally inform your event coach before the day of your absence, and why you will be away from practice or from school or it will be considered unexcused. Coaches understand things come up, and will be understanding if we are informed ahead of time.
    • Student-athletes should NOT send teammates as their messengers regarding their tardiness or absence.
    • Any student-athlete that meets with a teacher after school must bring a signed pass from that teacher.

EXCUSED absences include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Family obligations
  • Absence from school
  • Religious obligations
  • LHS class obligations (i.e. extra help or make-up work)

UNEXCUSED absences include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Clubs or out-of-school activities
  • Private tutoring, classes or lessons
  • After school detention​