Noblesville East Middle School

Cross Country2014

COACHES:

NEMS Boys Head Coach: Steve Clark;

NEMSGirls Head Coach: J.T. Crook;

REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE:

  • Physical
  • Athletic Paperwork Packet (APP)
  • Passing grades on Q4 report card from 2013-2014 school year
  • Forms can be found online at
  • Forms from last school year are no longer valid

TEAM PRACTICE:

  • Regular practice begins on Mon., August 4, 2014
  • Practices are Monday-Friday, 3:00-4:30 P.M.
  • Practices areMANDATORY
  • Be prepared(shoes, shorts, t-shirt, running tights, long sleeves, hat, gloves, water bottle, watch)
  • Be in practice clothes and report to cafe by 3:00 P.M.
  • All workouts within running distance from the school
  • Each student should have a transportation arrangement by 4:30 P.M.
  • Pick up students at Athletic Entrance on north side of building
  • 3 late pick-ups = dismissal from the team

MEETS:

  • In order to run in a meet, all runners must be able to complete the 3k (1.9m) without walking
  • Be in uniform and report to assigned location by 3:00 P.M.
  • Study hall from 3:00 P.M. until departure to meet
  • Directions to schools can be found here:
  • All runners compete in meets with the exception of the Hamilton County Meet
  • Pick up students at Athletic Entrance on north side of building after away meets
  • Pick up students at cross country course after home meets

ABSENCES

  • When absent from school (illness or otherwise), runner is excused (NO email required)
  • If there is a reasonable conflict, runner is excused (EMAIL REQUIRED IN ADVANCE)
  • All other absences are unexcused
  • 1st unexcused absence – meeting with coach to review team guidelines
  • 2nd unexcused absence – suspension from the next meet
  • 3rd unexcused absence – dismissal from the team

CANCELLATIONS:

  • Practices or meets may be canceled due to weather, conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances
  • An announcement will be made at school, email sent to parents, message posted to website, tweet sent to followers by 2:15 P.M.

TEAM RULES:

Each athlete is expected to follow the rules of conduct set fourth in the Noblesville East Middle School Student Handbook. An NEMS athlete should be a respectful citizen at all times. Inappropriate behavior or language will not be tolerated. Disobeying team rules could result in dismissal from the team.

SPIKES/T-SHIRTS:

  • Wear spikes when competing in a meet
  • Spikes can be purchased at sporting good stores or online at
  • 1/4 to ½ spikes will be fine.
  • Team t-shirts will be available for ordering during the first week of the season

TEAM WEBSITE:

  • Features important news, messages for parents, and team results

TWITTER:

  • Will tweet news, cancellations, approximate return times from away meets
  • Follow Noblesville East Middle School Cross Country @NEMSXC

SUMMER RUNNING PROGRAM-100 mile club!!

  • Try to run consistently throughout the summer
  • Use log sheets to document your summer running and turn in to Coach Clark or Coach Crook

TWILIGHT SUMMER SERIES RUNS

  • Fun competitions that benefit Noblesville High School’s Cross Country program
  • Middle School runners can run in the youth race or race up in the other races
  • $2.00 per youth, $5.00 per adults *All welcome!!
  • See handout for more info.

Other Running opportunities:

one is a big one with a lot of big names and good coaches. Probably the most well known camp in the state and it's close. A little pricey but a good one none the least.

Camp held by Purdue. Deadline is June 2nd. If interested, just email and they will extend the deadline.

2014 SEASON SCHEDULE-TBA