Dual Meet Commandments
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Team warm-ups start at 2:30.
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Know when to run. Know the order of events BEFORE the meet. Be sure that you are not entered in more than 4 events and that you are entered in only ONE division, either Junior Varsity or Varsity you may NOT compete in both divisions in a single meet!!!
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Yes, you must warm up for field events.
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You must warm up for EVERY event.
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Jumpers must “get your steps” down as soon as possible.
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Jumpers know your rules(i.e. time limits, order of jumps etc.)
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If your event requires starting blocks, set them early.
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| 8. | Hurdlers must use hurdles for warm ups. |
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Know where your race starts. Know where the starter is. He wears a red hat and usually a red coat.
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Know which line is the finish line.
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Do not bother the officials about your times. We will have them.
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Stay out of the stands. Be available if we need your “services.”
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After your race, put your sweats back on regardless of the weather.
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If you are on the relays, know where the acceleration and the exchange zones are.
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Be sure you have all you equipment the day BEFORE the meet.
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NEVER TALK BACK TO AN OFFICIAL, STARTER, OPPOSING COACH OR AN OPPOSING ATHLETE. REPORT PROBLEM TO YOUR EVENT COACH OR TO COACH SUMMERS.
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No food. You are at the meet to compete, not to eat.
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Do NOT run along side a runner in a race. You will disqualify him.
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IF YOU REFUSE TO RUN OR DROP OUT OF AN EVENT WITHOUT PERMISSION, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION!
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NOBODY leaves until excused by Coach Summers. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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SHOW GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS.
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