Team+Rules+&+Policy


 * NORTH PENN BOYS TRACK AND FIELD INFORMATION **
 * You are not eligible to practice or compete in a meet until all required forms have been completed and turned in.
 * See Coach Jones’ website or go to the athletic office for the appropriate forms.**


 * **WE PRACTICE EVERY DAY – RAIN OR SHINE. BE AT PRACTICE AND BE ON TIME. **


 * Attendance is mandatory and is checked at the beginning of each session. An unexcused absence may result in suspension from the next meet**. Athletes with three or more unexcused absences may be suspended or dismissed from the team. Please notify Coach Jones if you are absent or sent home from school.**


 * Schedule all vacations, doctor, dentist, and hair appointments ect., on non-practice time. Track is an individualized team sport; daily attendance at practice is required. Our meets and practice times are posted online. Check them. If you must be excused for an **URGENT REASON**, Coach Jones is to be notified ahead of time. Email: jonesjm@npenn.org Phone: 215-368-9800 (4843)


 * As a member of the North Penn Track Team you are expected to obey all the rules of the PIAA and the NPSD. The behavior and attitude of each squad member reflects upon the entire North Penn Track program. Therefore, we expect you to act as a mature student-athlete at all times, which includes the classroom, the community and during competition. If you choose NOT to follow these guidelines, then we prefer not to have you on the team.


 * __The use of substances including tobacco alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited __. Any athlete observed smoking, drinking alcohol, or under the influence of alcohol or any drugs, faces disciplinary action. This includes suspension and or dismissal from the Team. This also includes photos on social networks and the possession of any of the above listed items. **This is the only warning you will receive.**


 * Proper behavior in the locker room is a must! Be sure to keep your locker locked at all times. Stealing from the locker room may result in dismissal from the team. If you have an issue or problem in the locker room see Coach Jones immediately.


 * You are personally responsible for all NPHS equipment issued to you. You must pay for any equipment not returned or damaged at the conclusion of the season.


 * All injuries should be reported to the coach and athletic trainer. If a doctor’s note takes you out of practice, you need a doctor’s note to return to practice and/or a meet. If you are injured come to practice every day and see the trainer. They are certified and experienced at identifying and treating sport related injuries.


 * Team members competing in away meets must travel with the team by means of school sponsored transportation. Anyone going home with a parent must submit a signed parental note to the coach and may only go with his own parent. Any exception must be approved by the Athletic Director at least 24 hours in advance. 9th graders should travel to the high school each day on the bus provided for practices and home and away meets. There is no late bus after practices or meets.


 * **RESULTS, LINE-UPS, ANNOUNCEMENTS **, etc. may be posted online or on the bulletin board in the TEAM locker room. **CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARDS EVERY DAY**!


 * Check your meet schedule carefully. Do Not Make COMMITMENTS on these days. It’s online now!

** If you have any questions or concerns please contact Coach Jones Email: jonesjm@npenn.org Phone: 215-368-9800 ext. 4843