2011
Falcon Cross Country Team Handbook
REQUIRED FORMS AND READING MATERIALS FOR ATHLETES AND PARENTS
Most of the articles linked below are PDF. You must have a PDF reader installed on your computer to open these files. A free version of Acrobat Reader is available HERE. Just click on the title to open and read each article.
A CHAMPION'S STORY: "The Road to the State Championship" A slide show presentation of the key events and phylosophical changes that led to the 2003 State Championship season. Featuring Lindsay Allen, Diane Dunn and the complete 2003 Varsity Girls squad.
Athletic Activity Clearance Form: This form must be completed and turned in on the first day of practice. One form is required every school year and may be used for multiple season sports during the year.
Parent Meeting Agenda: Parents are an important component of high school sports and of course for the athletes pride and honor. Please be sure to attend the mandatory Parent Meeting scheduled for Tuesday August 30th at 5:30pm in the MU. Click on the link to print our the agenda to bring along with you.
Cross Country Night: Our team sponsor Fleet Feet Sports in downtown Pleasant Hill is hosting a Cross Country Night for College Park athletes only. Please mark your calendar for September 1st to enjoy giveaways, raffles, prizes, food and expert advice in addition to the 20% discount on EVERYTHING in the store already honored for CP Cross Country athletes. Get your trainers and flats at our team discount.
2011
Season Meet Schedule: Print this out and put it on your refrigerator!
All athletes should arrange their schedules to accommodate the competition
dates listed on this schedule.
2011
Season Training Schedule: This is the comprehensive season calendar,
with daily training session descriptions, including type of workout, target
paces, practice start and end times, bus departure times, meet times and
more!
2011 Team HANDBOOK Information Packet: This packet is a comprehensive information packet contains
introductory information about the team and the sport that every athlete and parent is expected to read and understand prior to the start of the season. It contains the ATHLETE CHECK
LIST, TEAM RULES, RUNNING SHOE GUIDE.
2011
Athlete Information Sheet: This form should be printed, completed
by the athlete, and turned in to the coach on the first practice day!
Be sure to note any potential schedule conflicts on this form.
2011
Athlete Contribution Form: Complete this form and turn it in with the fund-raising money and/or family contribution. Amount to be posted soon.
2011e-Scrip Sign-up Form: All cross country team families are
urged to register their Safeway Club Card & other eligible cards with
our team e-Scrip account! Please do this right now, while you are thinking
of it! SAFEWAY CLUB CARDS REQUIRE AN ANNUAL RENEWAL!
2011
Team Apparel Order Form: ALL ATHLETES must complete
this form and return it with payment by the August 30th deadline!
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Season Goal Sheet: Individual and team goals for each third
of the season must be articulated on this form and placed in the athlete's
team folder.
2011
Race Plan Sheet: A Race Plan must be completed prior to each
competition and added to the athlete's team folder.
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Race Critique Sheet: A Race Critique must be completed after
each competition and added to the athlete's team folder.
2011
Letter Requirements: Athletes will be recognized as "Participants"
or "Lettermen" based on this criteria.
Hydration Article: It is imperative that athletes drink water frequently each day. Read this article for a detatiled explanation of hydration needs and strategies.
Training Article: Explanation of basic training principles and daily workout sessions.
Essay
by Betsy Sale, 2000 Team Captain & Luka Sekulich Award
Winner discuss impact cross country has made upon her life.
Essay
by Ashley Allen, 2002 CPHS Athlete of the Year & Member
of the Hall of Fame recalls her most memorable competive experience.