As a member of the FP Cross Country team, you represent yourself, your family, your coaches, the program, and Fort Payne High School in everything you do. Student-athletes are held to a higher standard than other students. Anything you say or do—whether at practice, competitions, on campus, or on social media—reflects back on the program and the school.

Please conduct yourself in a respectful and appropriate manner at all times.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR COACHES!!

PAPERWORK

• Current Physical (DragonFly)
• Concussion Form (DragonFly)
• AHSAA Consent Form (DragonFly)
• NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate (DragonFly) *
• Fort Payne Athletic Handbook Form
• FPCS Consent & Release Form (DragonFly)
• Proof of Insurance (DragonFly)
• Emergency Contact Info Sheet

* Only required once in athlete's career.

ACADEMICS

You are a student first. You are responsible for making up assignments outside of practice. Communicate with teachers and coaches.

Practice

• Practice is required every day.
• Excused absences must be approved by Coach Talley or Coach Shaddix.
• Unexcused absences: birthdays, transportation issues, work, etc.
• Excused absences: sickness, injury, death in immediate family, etc.
• Unexcused absences require a make-up workout after school.
• More than one unexcused absence may result in dismissal from the team.

Injury / Illness

Inform coaches ASAP. Do not self-diagnose. Most of the time athletes can dress out and cross-train during practice.

Proper Attire

• Required: proper shoes, socks, shorts, weather-appropriate gear.
• If not properly dressed, this counts as an unexcused absence.
• Athletes must wear school colors when traveling to meets.

Transportation

• Pick-up must occur at the end of practice (no later than 3:45–4:00 PM).
• Athletes must be on time for meet departure.
• Bus leaves 5 minutes after scheduled departure.

Varsity Letter

• Athletes must compete in at least 2 varsity meets.

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all practices and competitions.
• Support the team by volunteering (snacks, banquet, donations).
• Please pick up your athlete on time or make transportation arrangements.

Communication is the key to a successful season!