Neuqua Valley Men's Cross Country

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Cross Country Awards

1. Award designations are determined by the coaching staff. Most athletes will receive the following awards based on their participation:

a. Freshman Numerals – most freshmen

b. Sophomore Letter – most sophomores. Freshmen who are one of our top 7-10 f/s overall may also be eligible.

c. Junior Varsity Letter – all juniors and seniors not earning a varsity letter

d. Varsity Letter – part of the 12 man State meet roster, breaking 16:00 on a legitimate 3 mile course, or a senior meeting the following requirements:

i. Competes in at least two meets.

ii. Attends all practices and meets after the conference meet. The senior must travel and participate in a designated warm-up and workout before or after the meet if they are not in the actual race.

iii. Is passing all course work by the Monday before the State meet.

iv. Attends the award ceremony

In order to receive an award, some basic expectations must be met:

1. The athlete must participate in a minimum of two meets during the season.

2. The athlete must attend the award ceremony or provide written permission in advance from a parent/guardian that they will miss the ceremony.

Special awards are given out at the awards banquet in addition to the letters. They are:

a. Determination

b. Most Improved

c. Leadership

c. Consistency

d. Team Player

e. Most Valuable

Two monetary scholarships are also awarded at the awards ceremony. Both scholarships require a written application by a particular deadline.