Please Contact 1St Via Cell Phone Or E-Mail

BLUEBIRD CROSS COUNTRY 2012 Date Opponent Time Day

8/24/2012 Fall Sports Preview 7:00 pm Fri

8/30/2012 Clearwater 4:30:00 Thu

9/6/2012 Hesston 4:00:00 Thu

9/13/2012 Peabody 4:30:00 Thu

9/18/2012 Southeast of Saline @ Gypsum 4:30:00 Tue

9/20/2012 Marion 4:30:00 Thu

9/27/2012 Harvey County East 4:30:00 Thu

10/4/2012 Harvey County West 4:00:00 Thu

10/20/2012 Regional Meet TBD Sat

10/27/2012 State CC Meet TBD Sat

Coach Tyler Schroeder [email protected] Office: (620) 367- 4711 Cell: (316) 215-2589 Please contact 1st via cell phone or e-mail

Team info: USD411.org  Athletics  CC Schedules, results, information, etc…

Why run? 1. Simple to start and effective 2. You set the course 3. Endorphins = Stress =  4. Increased energy 5. Health – Mental, physical (weight, blood pressure, muscular, even vision) 6. Lifetime activity

Goals 1. Health 2. Fun 3. Improvement

Rules of the Road  Sunscreen & Sunglasses  Run on the sidewalk when possible  Run on the left side of the road (facing traffic)  Stop at intersections and check for traffic  Run single file around traffic and busy areas  Be a defensive runner: make eye contact with drivers, be aware of your surroundings  Wear reflective or light colored clothing based on weather and TOD  Follow the buddy system  Do not trespass

HEAT POLICY If excessive heat is forecast (Heat index 100o+), practice will be before school. No earlier than 6:30.

Lettering 1. Varsity team members running at the Regional and State meet.

2. Scoring as a Varsity runner in 5 of the 7 regular season meets.

3. Athletes may letter at Coach’s discretion.

Practice Check website for practice and meet schedule. Overview: August 13 – 17, 7 am August 18 (Saturday), TBD August 20 – 22, 7 am August 23  Plan for after school, but will take heat into consideration

Team Rules 1. Consult Universal Code of Conduct for Activities 2. Practice self care a. Hydration – I expect you to carry a water bottle during the day b. Rest – Aim for 8 c. Communicate and manage injuries appropriately d. Avoid destructive habits (substance abuse, overexertion, poor eating habits) 3. Make a commitment a. Practice starts @ 3:30 b. Give superior effort c. Be a good team member 4. Practice like you play… a. No music and wear shirts, shorts, and shoes. These rules are not all encompassing and each situation may be met with varying consequences.