Peachtree Ridge Track and Field
EXPECTATIONS: Team Membership
1. Pay your Team Fee of $140 ASAP. This covers a team shirt, transportation, entry fees and banquet award expenses.
2. Participate in any and all fund raising activities.
3. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco are not tolerated.
Zero tolerance for drugs -
1st offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
2nd offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
4. Abide by all practice and meet expectations.
5. Honesty & Integrity with Teammates & Coaches is required at all times.
6. Communication should be between Athletes & Coaches. Be your own advocate.
7. Three unexcused absences will result in being held out of a meet. More than 4 unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the team
EXPECTATIONS: Practice
Required Items for Every Practice
1. Proper running shoes & weather-
We recommend going to Big Peach Running Co. at the Suwanee Towne Center to get fitted for running shoes. They will get you set up with the proper running shoe for specific events.
This helps minimize the risk of injury. Mention that you’re with Peachtree Ridge to get a discount.
2. Water bottle -
Expectations regarding Practices
1. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco are not tolerated.
Zero tolerance for drugs -
1st offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
2nd offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
2. Malingering is not tolerated. Be on time and complete the full workout or training session as prescribed by a coach, every time. Some groups’ workouts may be longer than others, so check with your coach prior to leaving.
3. Be on time to all practices; dressed and ready to work at 2:30 on the track is expected.
4. Attend all workouts (Mondays thru Fridays unless otherwise directed) during the season.
5. If you need to miss practice or you will be late, you need to let a coach know via text AS SOON AS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE ABSENCE. The sooner we know about it, the better we can adjust the plans and the more likely the absence will be excused.
6. If you’re injured, you still need to come to practices and meets unless you have a doctor’s appointment for treatment of the injury.
7. If you need to attend a club or tutoring session, let a coach know about it ahead of time and get a pass signed by the teacher or sponsor.
8. Three unexcused absences will result in being held out of a meet. More than 4 unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the team
EXPECTATIONS: Meets
Required Items for Every Meet
1. Proper running shoes & weather-
ALL clothing will be team appropriate gear. There will be no UGA, FSU, etc warm-
ALL clothing must adhere to GHSA rules. This includes all uniforms (throughout groupings) AND includes any compression gear, etc.
2. Water bottle -
Commitment from Athletes
1. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco are not tolerated.
Zero tolerance for drugs -
1st offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
2nd offense of Alcohol or Tobacco use -
2. Be on time and compete in the events as prescribed by a coach, every time.
3. Honesty & Integrity with Teammates & Coaches is required at all times.
4. Communication should be between Athletes & Coaches. Be your own advocate.
5. Be on time for bus departures and you MUST ride with the team unless previously arranged with the Head Coach.
6. Attend all meets you are scheduled for unless otherwise directed by a coach.
7. If you need to miss a meet or you will be late, you need to let a coach know via text AS SOON AS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE ABSENCE. We must know if you will be unable to attend in order to schedule an alternate athlete.
8. If you’re injured, you still need to come to meets unless you have a doctor’s appointment for treatment of the injury.
9. Three unexcused absences will result in being held out of a meet. More than 4 unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the team
Commitment from Parents
1. Schedule vacations before or after the season
Season starts Jan. 18 and runs through State Championship (May 13)
2. Schedule doctor/dentist appointments, tutoring sessions, driver’s education, etc. after 4:30 whenever possible on a Tuesday or Thursday during the school year (unless there’s a meet that day).
3. Pick your child up promptly after practice or arrange for a ride
4. Respect the Athlete/Coach Zone at meets (aka: No Parent Zone).
5. Sign up for a duty station at our Relays Meet in March.