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A Sandpoint High School athlete may earn a varsity letter in Cross Country by completing the season and adhering to the school athletic code and safety guidelines. Along with this the athlete must accomplish one of the following:

  1. Earn 11 varsity points in competition. Varsity points will be awarded accordingly:
    • 1 point for running on the varsity team during a meet.
    • 1 point for finishing as one of the top 7 runners on the team (JV runners can do this)
    • 5 points for running under 17:30 for the boys or 20:30 for the girls in a 5k
    • 3 points for finishing in the top 1/3 of the field
    • 1 points for finishing in the middle 1/3 of the field
    • 2 points will be awarded any athlete qualifying for the All Time Top 10 OR
    • 1 points will be awarded any athlete qualifying for the All Time Top 25 5k
    • 2 points will be awarded to athletes selected as Athlete of the Week
    • 2 points will be awarded any athlete with a 3.0 GPA during the season
    • 3 points will be awarded for perfect attendance at workouts from the first day of school to the end of the season
  2. If an athlete has not already earned a Cross Country letter and has been a positive member of the team and is in their fourth season, this athlete through hard work and dedication has earned a varsity letter.
  3. In the event of extended illness or injury or participation for a partial season, lettering will be to the discretion of the coach.
  4. State qualifiers (including alternate) automatically receive a letter.


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