Dear North Monterey County Track and Field athletes & parents,

Welcome to Condor Track & Field, one of the most exciting and successful programs at North Monterey County High School!  We are looking forward to having you as part of the track family.  Everyone can contribute in some way and we’re very excited to have you!  The team has a rich tradition, which includes many coaches and athletes.  The large turnout has helped the program establish itself as one of the elite teams in the area.  As we gear up for the 2009 season we anticipate great success as we compete in the Monterey Bay League as well as the Central Coast Section.  Both the boys and girls programs are gearing up for what could be another championship season.  Both teams return many athletes that have already contributed to the program and should make 2009 a very successful and unforgettable season!

            Below are some of the expectations that the athletes will have as part of the team.

Ø  Daily practice Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

It’s critical that athletes make practice a priority.  Missing practice should be very rare and only for important reasons.  If an athlete HAS TO MISS practice they should let their individual “camp” coach know.  If they can’t reach their camp coach they should let the head coaches know (Coach Ibarra-Office 105/Rm. 52, Coach Trujillo- Rm. 83). The athlete should also bring a note from a parent/guardian, teacher or doctor to excuse the absence. The individual “camp” coach will let the head coach know if an athlete has not cleared an absence.  If an athlete does not excuse the absence he/she will miss the following track meet.

If an athlete has more than THREE un-excused absences, they will be cut from the team!!!

Ø  BE ON TIME! Being on time sets the tone for what we are trying to do.  Our daily team meeting starts at 3:30 PM.  If an athlete is late, he/she will do 50 push-ups. 

Ø  Thursday dual meets count towards our league standings and therefore they are first priority.  EVERYONE is expected to compete in these meets.

Saturday invitationals are designed for many of our athletes to test themselves against great competition.  Not everyone will be going to these.  We will try to take as many as possible.  These meets cost money and if an athlete is entered, he/she is expected to be there.  If he/she cannot make it, he/she MUST tell a coach or he/she risks not being invited to the next invitational.  When an athlete doesn’t show up, another athlete is left home.

Ø  Foul language is NOT TOLERATED.  An athlete will do 50 push-ups for every single foul word!  Don’t say it!!!

As the season gets going we invite you to support your athletes at meets and follow the team along on our team website at http://nmcxc.tripod.com/

Finally, the team is continually fundraising to give our athletes every opportunity possible.  We would truly appreciate any donations to the program.  Please make checks payable to “North Monterey County Track”. 

            Please sign the bottom of this sheet and have your athlete return it.

Thank you very much!!

Gustavo Ibarra                                                Temo Trujillo  

Co-Head Coach-831-524-1283          Co-Head Coach-530-400-7756
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