Dickson Middle School Cross Country Handbook

Middle School Cross Country Handbook

What do I bring to a cross country meet?

Here are some items that I recommend that runners bring to a cross country meet. I have given an explanation for each.

Uniform, running spikes. No explanation needed.
An extra set of shoes, socks, clothes, and a small towel. You never know when it is going to rain!
A small flattened roll of toilet paper. This is always the funny ones to kids, but many times the meet sites only have portable potties, and when you gotta’ go and there’s no toilet paper…
Many students like to bring portable CD players to listen to on the bus. I do not object to them, however the kids need to be aware that the bus is not a completely secure place and items cannot be guaranteed to be seen at all times. This is not a place to bring large amounts of cash. Bring only the amount of money you would need to eat at a fast food restaurant.
Athletes should bring a backpack or gym bag to carry their items. Mark the backpack with your name, phone number, and address. Often items get left at the meet site. Doing this one simple thing will give you a better chance at getting your item(s) back.

What is the rule concerning cross country meets and bad weather?

Like any other outdoor sport, meets will not go on in bad weather such as storms involving lightning. Cancellations of races are at the director’s discretion. Meets are run in rain or cold weather where lightning is not involved. (We love it when this happens! MUD!)

Can I take my son/daughter home after the meet?

Yes. I only ask that if you do take them home that you give me a note stating that you are taking them with you. This is so I will know how many should be on the bus to go home. I ask that all runners ride the bus to the meet.

Does my athlete have to attend all meets and practices?

Our goals as a team are to compete at the highest level we can. We talk as a team about our goals individually and as a team on a daily basis. As coach, I always hope to have all of my runners at every practice and meet. I do understand that situations arise that keep them from being at a certain meet or practice. I ask that you please communicate with me in advance if this is going to be the case.

DMS Cross Country 2009

8-13 Percy Warner Park –Scrimmage 6:30pm Nashville

8-20 Percy Warner Park –Scrimmage 6:30pm Nashville

8-29 Kenwood Inv 10:00am Clarksville

9-08 Hampshire Meet 4:00pm Hampshire,TN

9-15 Home Meet 4:00pm Buckner Park

9-26 Dickson Invitational 10:00am Buckner Park

9-29 Home Meet 4:00pm Buckner Park

10-08 Percy Warner Park 4:00pm Nashville

10-17 Mid-State MS Champ. 10:00am Lafayette, TN

10-24 Middle School State Champ. TBA Knoxville, TN

Bus and Meet Schedules

Directions and can be found at the MSCCA website.

www.dicksoncountyschools.org Click on Parent and Community Information, then click on MSCCA.

August 13 Percy Warner Park –Scrimmage