SLXC Fall 2026 New Member Meeting May 27 -- Mandatory Practice Begins August 10
TEAM RULES
Our mission statement dictates that we strive to become a family of brothers engaged in a common purpose. To that end, it is essential that we always act in such a way to protect and nurture our team and our teammates.
Rule #1A Athletes must not misuse electronic devices in bullying/aggressive/sexual ways.
A, Do not post pictures or video of team members or coaches without their permission. Do not post pictures of team activities without Coach’s permission.
B. Complaints must be handled like men of character, not like critics hiding behind a keyboard. NEVER engage in negative group texts or other social media postings that involve the team, its members, its coaches, its parents, or its competitors.
C. NEVER post anything that will embarrass yourself, your friends, your family, your team, your coaches, or your school.
First offense: Warning or One week suspension off team based on coach’s discretion of severity. Serious infractions will result in permanent removal on the first offense. Coach’s discretion.
Second offense: Permanent removal from the team
Rule #1B D. Your time is your time, but team time is team time. Absolutely no use of phones, smart watches (except running specific watches), or smart glasses during practice time, team time, or meal time. Continued misuse will result in loss of meets and varsity status.
For times that might or might not be construed as team time, politely take guidance from your coaches, captains, and seniors.
Rule # 2. Absolutely no use of alcohol or drugs including tobacco or vapes. First offense: Notification of the athletic department and REMOVAL from the team or alcohol/drug counseling.
Rule # 3 Team members must always strve to have a quality practice. No unauthorized walking, slacking, hiding, or shortcuts.. Giving less than your best hurts team camaraderie. If a time is assigned to a run, the athlete must make every attempt to hit that time.
First offense: Meeting with coach.
Second offense: Meeting with coach plus one missed meet.
Third offense: Two missed meets and one week suspension from the team
Fourth offense: Removal from the team.
Rule #4. No chronic use of foul language (especially including the F*** word), sexual innuendo, or racial slurs.
First offense: Meeting with coach. Athlete will be notified that he is in violation of Rule #4 and correction is necessary.
Second offense: Meeting with coach and missed meet.
Third Offense: Two missed meets and One or more of the following at coach’s discretion:
Notification of parents
Meeting with coach, parents, and athletic director
Removal from the team.
Fourth Offense: Removal from the team
Rule #5 Proper Positive Attitude and Avoidance of Insubordination Athletes are expected to obey coaches’ directives promptly and with a positive attitude. If an athlete shows a chronic failure to obey a coaches’ directives, demonstrate proper workout & meet effort, and/or show a positive attitude, he will be considered Insubordinate. The following steps will be taken:
Step One: Athlete will be notified that he is in violation of Rule #5.
Step Two: Notification of the parents and athlete that he is still in continued violation of Rule #5.
Step Three: Removal from the team.
ALWAYS…
**Display good sportsmanship.
**Behave like a gentleman.
**Say Please & Thank You.
**Pick up after yourself.
**Volunteer with the group needs.
**Show respect to team mates
**Show a welcoming attitude to new members
**Follow directives of captains and coaches unless illegal or in violation of school/athletic code of conduct.
NEVER…
**Practice Poorly
**Put you wants selfishly before the team’s wants and needs.
**Be negative.
**Bring shame to yourself or the team.
**Complain about running.
**Disrespect your team, its members, and its leaders.
**Use your parent as your servants.
Other Special 2026 Considerations
**Each athlete must bring his own water in bottles marked with his name.
** Bottles must not be shared for health reasons.
**If masks become a requirement again, athletes will comply as required.