These instructions will be sent directly to the league liaison. Each league liaison will be asked to test the procedure per the printed instructions prior to the established deadline for entries to be received by the NCS Entry Coordinator. Complete teams consist of a minimum of 5 and maximum of 7 eligible competitors. The National Federation rules will be enforced at all NCS Cross Country Championship events. Uniforms must comply with the rules.
Bylaws require that coaches meet certain standards.
The State of Calif. Education Code requires that all public school teams must be under the supervision of a person who meets all of the requirements of California Administrative Code Title V, Section 5531. Coaches of non-public schools must be engaged by that school on a yearly contract basis and be certified by the administrator of that school as competent for that position held. This form, signed by the principal, must be submitted when coaches' packets are picked up prior to the start of competition. No students will be allowed to compete until their coach is present with a properly completed Certificate of Authorized Personnel form. Schools may also order NCS Meet of Champions Cross Country Championship pins, T-Shirts, patches and other NCS souvenirs using the enclosed souvenir order form.