SMHS X-C Frequently Asked Questions...

Q:    What kind of shoes should I get?

Q:    What kind of training can I expect during practice?

Q:    How do we hydrate during a run on a hot day?  Do we carry water
        with us?

Q:    To maximize my running potential, what type of diet should I eat?
        And when, should I eat?

Q:    How do we get to and from scheduled Meets?

Q:    How long are the Meets?

Q:    As a parent, since I am picking up my child up after a Meet, and
        would like to watch the end of the race, where should I wait?

Q:    As a parent, I do not want my child to miss class time on scheduled
        Meet days.  Can I take him/her there just before the Meet starts?

Q:    Can a student drive to and from the Meet in their own car?
A:    Yes.  In advance, I would need the completed form signed by 
        the parents   147-F  Student/Adult Driver Application Form
        They are not allowed to drive another student for liability reasons.

Q:    Do I need to notify the Coach if my child is sick, or will not be able
        to attend a practice or Meet?
A:     As Coaches, we would appreciate a courtesy call.  We encourage
        the athletes to take that responsibility to notify us. Our numbers are 
        listed under the Contact Us tab.

Q:   Can we purchase just the uniform jacket only?
A:    Sorry, uniforms have to be purchased by the set.  Please select the 
        pulldown menu to view details for "Uniforms".

Q:    I am a supportive parent, and would like to help.  What can I do?
A:    We coaches appreciate any offer of assistance.  Please
        select the pulldown menu under "Volunteers" to view the list of 
        items we need help with.  Thank you for your support!

Q:    Our family is experiencing some financial hardship, and it would be 
        difficult for us to pay the Athletic Boosters Sports Participation Fee
        and the deposit for the uniforms.  What should I do?
A:    Financial Scholarship Program is handled by SMHS Assistant
        Principal for Admin Services (Cynthia Rapaido) at the beginning of 
        the school year.  Once we confirm with the Admin office, your fees
        will be waived/or minimized.  Rest assured that this will be kept
        confidential.

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