• Neshaminy Girls Cross Country athletes are expected to abide by the following and guidelines: 

    Eligibility/Regulations Comply with all PIAA and Neshaminy School District eligibility rules and regulations. These include but are not limited to the following:

    School Board Policy #510 Alcohol and other drugs and Co-Curricular Substance and Abuse Guidelines. Includes: Smoking, vaping etc.

    School Board Policy #554- Hazing

    The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and positive environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the district and are prohibited at all times.

    School Board Policy #516- Academic Eligibility

    The purpose of this policy is to encourage students in co-curricular activities and athletes to meet their academic requirements.

    Practices

    • Practices are held every day. They start at 2:30 and usually go until 4 or 4:30pm. 
    • If you are going to be late or miss practice for a doctors appt., academics, family issue, etc… you must personally notify your coach before hand.
    • Practice will only be cancelled by a coach or the Administration.

    Behavior

    Your behavior should be exemplary. You are representing yourself, the team and the school.

    Therefore, no inappropriate behavior will be tolerated.

    • In school and out of school suspension will result in not being allowed to practice or compete on those dates.
    • Other behavior problems will be dealt with through the coaches, school and parents if necessary.
    • Foul language and obscene gestures will not be tolerated.
    • Players should treat coaches, teammates, parents, trainers and officials with respect.

    Academic Eligibility

    • Grades are essential to remaining apart of the team.
    • Eligibility is run on every Friday.
    • Athletes with 2 or more Fs will not be eligible to compete the next week.
    • Players will be told on Monday if they are eligible for the week.
    • If a player is ineligible, they may attend practice but cannot compete for that specific week.
    • If a player continues to be ineligible, they will lose their privilege to practice as well as compete.

    Technology

    • Phones can not become a distraction (by playing games or watching videos) at practice.

    Communication

    • Communication between the coaching staff, players and parents is very important to the success of the team.

    Players and Coaches

    • When a player needs to talk to the coach, they (not their parent) should speak with their coach before or after practice.

    Coaches and Parents

    • Parents may approach coaches at a time that is appropriate and convenient for both if they have a concern about their child that their child cannot workout with the coach.

    • Coaches will not be available to parents to discuss meet lineups, coaching strategies, other athletes or any other issue that relates to the managing of the team.

    Competition

    • In order to be eligible to compete you must marked present before 5th period (10:55 am).