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LOCKHART CROSS COUNTRY

ATHLETIC POLICY

HANDBOOK

2012-2013

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Lockhart Cross Country Schedule

2012 Season

Date

Boys Girls Location

Aug. 18th Sat

2 Mile Time Trial 2 Mile Time Trial Lockhart, TX

Sept. 1st Sat

Lockhart Invitational Lockhart Invitational Lockhart City Park, Lockhart

Sept. 8th Sat

Moulton Invitational Moulton Invitational Moulton City Park, Moulton

Sept. 15th Sat

St. Andrews Invitational St. Andrews Invitational St. Andrews School, Austin

Sept. 22nd Sat

Hays Invitational Hays Invitational Hays High School, Buda, TX

Sept. 29th Sat

Weimar Invitational Weimar Invitational Weimar H.S., Weimar, TX

Oct. 2nd Tues

Dual Meet - New Braunfels Dual Meet - New Braunfels Lockhart State Park

Oct. 6th Sat

Shiner Invitational Shiner Invitational Green-Hicks Park, Shiner

Oct. 13th Sat

Chile Pepper Festival (Varsity) Chile Pepper Festival (Varsity) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Oct. 16th Tues

Dual Meet -Lehman Dual Meet -Lehman Lockhart State Park

Oct. 20th Sat

Seguin/Time Trial Seguin/Time Trial Seguin, TX

Oct. 27th Sat

District 27-4A Championship District 27-4A Championship Lockhart City Park, Lockhart, TX

Nov. 3rd Sat

Regional IV Championship Regional IV Championship San Antonio, TX

Nov. 10th Sat

UIL State Championship UIL State Championship Round Rock, TX (Old Settlers Park)

Head Coach

Scott Hippensteel Superintendent Dr. Jose Parra

Girls Coach

Tim Bayliss Athletic Director Mrs. Shiela Henderson

Asst. Coach

David Cich High School Principal Mrs. Monica Guillory

Trainers Jim Dela Cruz

Veronica Allejo-Waits

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Lockhart High School Cross Country 2012

Scott Hippensteel, Head Coach

Tim Bayliss, Girls Coach

Dave Cich, Assistant Coach

BOYS TEAM GIRLS TEAM

SENIORS

JD Amaya Ali Colurciello

Nic Avey Mercedes Gutierrez

Xavier Espinosa Alex Lindsey

Baris Field Olivia Smith

Joseph Hefner

Colton Russell

Robert Uhr

JUNIORS

Ryan Arms Mariah McKnight

Erik Moreno Nessa Rios

Robin Rounthwaite Xiomara Santiago

Nic Weatherby Lauren Schulke

Sierra Steele

SOPHOMORES

Sabass Amaya Gabby Escobedo

Tony Gonzales Kaylah Rodriguez

Billy Hernandez

Sean Matias

Sergio Moreno

Andrew Powers

Chris Roehr

Michael Roehr

C.J.Sanchez

Matt Sanchez

Tyler Spillman

Taylor Stephens

Tyler Tamayo

FRESHMEN

Denver Carter Melanie Castillo

Robert Masters Melanie Jones

Daniel Mireles Moira Salinas

Martin Salinas

Marco Sillero Rodriguez

Scott West

MANAGERS

Ayrick Castillo Ana Espinoza

Cameron Meitler Savannah Cates

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LOCKHART HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

ATHLETIC POLICIES

Athletes are expected to follow all guidelines set by the Lockhart ISD Student Code of Conduct

and the Lockhart Extracurricular Student Code of Conduct.

1. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND SMOKING will not be tolerated. The Lockhart

Extracurricular Code of Conduct will be enforced first and extra sanction can be made at the

discretion of the coaching staff.

2. PROFANITY- will not be tolerated. First offense will result in disciplinary action.

3. STEALING – Taking things that do no belong to you will not be tolerated. A runner caught

and proven guilty will result in disciplinary action by your coach.

4. CONDUCT – If you want to be a member of any athletic team you must

follow all school rules and procedures while attending class. You are expected to act

properly in class, giving your teachers and staff courtesy and respect. Any assignment to ISS

or suspension from school for any reason will result in disciplinary action by your coach.

5. ATTENDANCE – Do not cut classes or be tardy. Do not miss an athletic period, unless it

is absolutely necessary. If you must be absent please call and talk to a coach before your

athletic period. If you miss an athletic period or practice you will be required to make up all

work you missed. If you miss a workout the day before a game, you may not be allowed to

run Varsity and the coach will determine this. The Head Coach can approve extenuating

circumstances. Excessive absences will result in meet suspension(s) or possible termination

from team. Absences from meets will result in meet suspensions or termination from team

(the coaching staff will determine this). Regular attendance to practice and meets is very

important in order for the team to improve. Everyone is expected to come to practice and

stay until all work is done.

6. INJURY OR ILLNESS – If you have an injury, see one of the trainers. They will either treat

you or refer you to a physician. If you are going to miss a practice or a game because of injury

or an illness, we must have a note from a trainer or a doctor. If you are unable to physically

participate, you will still be expected to dress out and accompany your team unless given

special permission from your coach.

7. RESPECT FOR COACHES – Coaches should receive “yes ma’am,”

“no ma’am,” “yes sir”and“no sir” responses from athletes when talking to them. Runners in

return will be treated with respect by their coaches.

8. EQUIPMENT – You are responsible for all equipment checked out to you.

If you lose any item you will have to replace it. Do not lend your clothes to anyone. You are

responsible for taking care of your locker area. We are not responsible for any items that are

lost in the locker room. Be sure to lock your locker or take your valuables with you. Your

practice clothes are to be worn to practice everyday.

9. JEWELRY – Jewelry is not allowed to be worn during a sporting event;

therefore, it will not be allowed to be worn during practice.

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10. If a runner quits or is dismissed from the team in or out of season, that

runner gives up all rights to any honors, which they have earned but not yet received. The

runner can only join the team the next year with permission of the head coach.

11. LETTERING – To letter on the varsity level, a runner MUST RUN A MINIMUM OF 1,500

MILES and competed in 20 races. Two (2) points are earned for every 50 miles run and 1

point for every race completed. When a total of the two equals 50, a letter jacket will be

awarded.

12. Parents need to provide transportation for their runners as soon as practice ends.

It is not the responsibility of the coaches to provide transportation.

13. CONFERENCES - Coaches will be available to meet with parents during their scheduled

conference periods. We will not talk to parents after meets but we will be glad to schedule

an appointment after the athlete has had a conference with the coach. Athletes need to talk

to coaches about problems before parents do.

14. TRAVEL POLICY - All athletes travel and return with the team unless the

parent signs the athlete out with their coach and travels with the parent. Parents cannot take

other runners home. Athletes are encouraged to ride with the team.

15. HAZING – There will be no initiation of hazing of any cross country runner.

Runners are encouraged to support each other and also report any incidents of

hazing to the coaches.

16. ACADEMICS – Academics is of primary importance in the running program at Lockhart

High School. The coaching staff expects good grades. Runners should make up any missed

work in a timely manner. Coaches should be informed of any athlete having trouble in a class.

The coaching staff will be happy to help set up any tutorial time for athletes.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING YOUR ABILITY AS A

LOCKHART HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER

1. Are you coachable? Can you listen, and are you willing to learn from the instruction

which you are given, or will you insist upon doing things your way?

2. Commitment – Are you committed to team work or individualism?

3. Loyalty - Do you support your fellow runners?

4. Work Ethic - Do you do extra work outside of practice to further your

own skill to help the team.

5. Responsibility – Are you always on time, bringing all your equipment

everyday?

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6. Can you accept criticism? Coaches will, from time to time, be critical

of your actions on the course. If you can accept criticism, you should be motivated to

correct errors which you have been making. Criticism is never anything personal against

you; on the contrary, it’s a coach that cares enough about you to make you better.

7. Relationship with teammates – Do your teammates respect you as an

individual and as a team member? Do you do the things that will earn respect?

8. Are you a team player? Do your actions on the course show that you are more

concerned with the welfare of the team than in gaining individual glory? In a team sport,

honors may be won by individuals, but they are earned by the entire team.

9. Are you disciplined? The greatest runner is a disciplined individual,

both on and off the course.

MEET DAYS – RUNNERS NEED TO:

1. Bring all equipment to school on day of a meet.

2. Be at school at designated time set by coach. Do not be late; when you arrive at the

gym or track it is time to get serious and concentrate on the meet. No horseplay will be

tolerated.

3. Give 100% in pre-meet warm-ups, because you cannot run better than you train.

4. All runners should watch and support each other. This is the perfect

time to learn and be attentive to the other teams.

5. Meets – double check and make sure you have everything you need for the trip. Be on

the bus at the designated time to leave. We will not wait for you. The bus will be kept

clean during the trip and the driver treated with respect. Do not eat junk food. There

will be no talking on the bus. Music devices should have earphones. Runners will wear

Lockhart clothing on all trips. All runners, managers and trainers are required to ride to

and from the meets on the bus.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LOCKHART RUNNER

My responsibilities as a Lockhart High School Cross Country runner are:

To attend all classes and excel to the best of my personal ability;

To fulfill my team role the best I can;

To attend all practices and be on time;

To give 100% in practices and meets;

To look for ways to compliment my team members, on and off the course;

To create a positive attitude;

To be honest, sensitive and don’t steal or cheat.

To represent LHS as a courteous, disciplined champion athlete;

To run to my potential;

To do what the coaches ask of me; and

To develop a positive self-image.

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The following 14 traits are directly related to success in any competitive sports

and life:

1. Coachability

2. Commitment

3. Loyalty

4. Work Ethic

5. Responsibility

6. Emotional Control

7. Consciousness

8. Mental Toughness

9. Trust

10. Leadership

11. Determination

12. Drive

13. Aggressiveness

14. Self-Confidence

Remember this quote from John Wooden on Success:

“Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your

best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”

PARENT’S 10 COMMANDMENTS

1. Be positive with your child. Let him/her know s/he is accomplishing by simply being part of

her team – don’t put him/her down!

2. Encourage your runner to work hard and do his/her best. Don’t offer excuses if s/he is not

performing well.

3. Be loyal to the program and to the coaches. The coach represents the boss- authority – parent

– teacher- etc. If parents constantly put down the coach, how can we expect your

son/daughter to play for them?

4. Insist that your child follow TEAM RULES! No matter which division your child is on,

runners must follow the rules! Athletics is very demanding and coaches are concerned with a

runner’s activities. In order to get the maximum physical and mental performance, your

child needs to follow team rules!

5. Insist on good GRADES! Monitor your runner’s homework. It is a parent’s duty to see that

homework gets done. Bring him/her to tutorials, if necessary. Tutors are available in all

subjects.

6. Be Positive toward ALL other runners in the program. Please do not carry bad feelings

toward runners because of incidents that may have occurred between runners. Every runner

has an important role on the team and all roles contribute to the entire team.

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7. Be a Good Fan at the Meets! As a fan, you are entitled to yell your head off, if you want.

We want to remain positive toward the opponent, all coaches and all runners!

8. Insist that you runner develop self-control! Self respect begins with self-control.

9. Refrain from comparing your runner with previous children who have played sports, or with

other runners on her team.

10. Have your runner see coach if there is a problem. Almost all concerns can be handled at this

step. Coaches are here because they love coaching and love working with your children.

11. Finally, ENJOY YOUR RUNNER!!

CODE OF ETHICS

I have been selected to represent the Lockhart High School Running Program. I therefore

agree to conduct myself to the following code of ethical behavior and abide by all the

guidelines set forth within this booklet. I also realize that in case I do not live up to the

agreement that I can be removed from any team.

1. Follow all training rules and train myself to be physically and mentally alert to the best of my

ability.

2. Be sincere and loyal at all times to my coaches, my teachers, and school.

3. Respect and cooperate with all my coaches.

4. Work hard and strive for improvement.

5. Put my team success ahead of individual glory.

6. Maintain good sportsmanship.

7. Be responsible for all athletic equipment trusted to my use and return it to the school in the

best possible condition.

8. Make opponents respect us, not hate us.

9. Set an example in school, in my classes, at home, and on the court so others will look up to

me, and respect me so that I will add something positive to the girls’ athletic program.

10. Remember winners never quit and quitters never win.

11. Never look back and say I wish I had worked harder. Chances are if you do you didn’t.

This code of ethics has been written with the purpose of allowing me the privilege and honor of

being part of the Lockhart High School Running Program.

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TRAINING ROOM RULES

1. If you are not injured, STAY OUT!!!

2. Shoes are not allowed in the training room.

3. Shower after practice before seeing the trainers and wear a shirt and shorts.

4. All equipment must stay outside of the training room and go to practice.

5. After you have been treated or taped, leave the training room and go to practice.

6. Show respect, to receive respect.

7. If you are waiting to be taped or have an injury evaluated and the trainers are with another

athlete please form a line outside the door in the hallway.

8. If you are not working out and you are coming to the training room, you are expected to wear

workout clothes rather than street clothes.

9. If you need help from the trainers due to injury, the training room opens up at 7:15 AM.

TRAINING ROOM ORDER OF PRIORITY

The following is a rough approximation of how the training room staff will prioritize the treatment

and evaluation of all athletes, of course typically first come, first serve will be the precedence.

1. Any life-threatening injury/illness.

2. An on-field/court evaluation in which an athlete cannot leave the playing surface.

3. Tape an in-season athlete who is able to fully participate.

4. Tape an out-of-season athlete who is able to fully participate.

5. Treatment to an in-season athlete who is able to partially participate.

6. Treatment to an out-of-season athlete who is able to partially participate.

7. Treatment to any athlete who is unable to participate in athletics.

INJURIES

We must distinguish between pain and injury. Athletic participation will lead to occasional pain

and discomfort due to the nature of your chosen sport. An athlete who is injured and cannot

practice will be under the direction of the Athletic Trainers, and will advise the coaches of the

status of the individual.

It is the responsibility of the athlete to make the trainers aware of any injury or illness that will

limit your ability to participate. If the condition has been evaluated by a doctor, a written note

from that doctor will be required. The trainers cannot treat an injury that has been evaluated by a

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doctor’s written orders – appropriate forms are available to facilitate this communication upon

request.

The athlete’s name will be placed on an Injury Report that is given to the coaches if they are

suffering from any injury, illness, or other condition. It is expected that the athlete will participate

to their fullest ability under the advisement of the trainer(s) regardless of the injury or condition,

and will seek full clearance prior to attempting more activity that what is indicated on the Injury

Report.

If the injury occurred during athletic participation the trainers must be notified. AT THE TIME

OF INJURY or no later than forty-eight (48) hours after, notification can be made by calling the

trainers at 398-0358. Failure to notify the trainers may result in denial of district insurance

coverage, and most importantly, greater risk of injury exacerbation and/or improper care. Out of

town participation or holidays does not exempt an athlete of this time limitation.

If at any time during a practice or game, you feel that you are injured, over-heated or ill notify a

trainer, coach or student trainer immediately! Nobody but you can perceive your pain or illness.

If you are injured, the following expectations are required of you:

1. Report to the trainers daily and follow their instructions to the letter.

2. Attend treatments at the time the Trainer designates.

3. Attend MORNING TREATMENTS from 7:15AM – 7:50AM.

4. Attend all meetings for your sport.

5. Seek advice/evaluation no matter how small the injury may be.

6. Wear the appropriate uniform, even when not participating.

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LHS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Athletic Director Sheila Henderson 398-0352

Athletic Secretary Peggy Voigt 398-0350

LHS CROSS COUNTRY COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Scott Hippensteel 398-0237

Girls Coach Tim Bayliss 398-0202

Assistant Coach Dave Cich 398-0432

TRAINERS

Jim De La Cruz, Trainer 512/227-7122

Veronica Alejo-Waits, Trainer 512/227-5640

RESOURCES

LHS Athletics Web Site:

http://lhs.lockhartisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=138036&type=d&pREC_I

D=306483

LHS Cross Country Web Site:

http://lhs.lockhartisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=138025&type=d&pREC_I

D=282129

University Scholastic League (UIL) Resource Links:

UIL Home Page: http://www.uiltexas.org/

UIL Parents Information Manual (2012 – 2013):

http://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/manuals/Parent_Manual12.pdf

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LHS CROSS COUNTRY

Welcome to a new season and a new year. We are very excited to be in Lockhart

for another successful season.

This handbook is designed so that parents and athletes understand the policies of

the athletic department. Practice, meet expectations, responsibilities toward

academics, schedules and personal conduct will be mentioned.

The coaching staff feels that we are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to

work with all the runners in the Lockhart H.S. Athletic Program.

Please don’t hesitate to call any coaches with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Scott Hippensteel

Head Cross Country Coach

Lockhart High School

Cell Phone: 512-468-6954

E-mail: scott.hippensteel@lockhart.txed.net

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Acknowledgment of

Lockhart High School

Cross Country Handbook

We acknowledge that we have reviewed the Lockhart High School Cross Country

Handbook for the 2012-2013 school year, and understand that the student will be

representing Lockhart Athletics and will be held accountable for their behavior and

subject to disciplinary consequences outlined in the handbook. The LHS Cross Country

Handbook may be found electronically on the LHS Cross Country web page, under the

LHS Athletics web page.

We also understand the following forms must be turned in and require a parent signature

before a student can participate in a practice or meet before, during or after school:

Code of Conduct, medical history, medical consent, oral medication, physical (if

applicable), and concussion acknowledgement.

Finally, I understand that safety training requirements and information may be found

electronically on the LISD Athletics web page and the LHS Cross Country web page.

Printed Name of Student: ____________________________________________

Signature of Student: ________________________________________________

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________

Date: __________________