Dinwiddie High School presents Varsity Letters and end of season awards to recognize outstanding achievements by our athletes. Runners and parents need to understand up front that awards are for demonstrated performance and not for participation. Only 9th through 12th grade athletes are eligible for letters and the most valuable awards.
It is unusual for underclassmen to letter unless there is a shortage of personnel or the athlete is very good. Don't be discouraged if you don't earn a letter your first or even second year in the sport. Your efforts are certainly appreciated and contributed to the overall success of the team. Stick with the sport and in time you will earn your Varsity Letter.
To earn a varsity letter in Cross Country, athletes must meet the following requirements.
TEAM SPIRIT
Be a positive member of the team. This includes being on time for school and
all classes, attending all practices and meets unless excused by the head coach,
and by setting a good example for all team members. You must follow all VHSL,
Dinwiddie High School, and team rules and demonstrate and practice superior
sportsmanship.
PARTICIPATION
You must compete in all regular season meets (excluding district, regional,
and state championships) and participate in all practices and attend all team
meetings unless excused by the head coach. The runner must finish the season.
PERFORMANCE
You must score at least 12 points based upon the following performance areas:
| First place overall |
3
|
| Top Ten Overall |
2
|
| Top 5 on Team |
2
|
| Place 11-15 Overall OR |
1
|
| Place 6th or 7th on the team |
1
|
| Top 7 runners improve time by 30 or more seconds from previous meet |
1
|
| Other runners improve time by 30 seconds or more from previous meet |
1
|
| Member of championship team |
1
|
| Break course record (after 1st home meet) |
1
|
| 100% Practice and meet attendance |
3
|
| 95% Practice and meet attendance |
2
|
| 90% Practice and meet attendance |
1
|
Seniors who ran Cross Country all four years of high school will be awarded a letter regardless of how many points are earned.
The following awards are presented at the Fall Sports Banquet:
Most Valuable Runner (Male and Female)
The Most Valuable award is presented to the male and female varsity runners
who meet the above criteria and who lead their teams in scoring.
110-Percent Award
The 110-Percent Award is presented to the male and female runners, Varsity or
Junior Varsity, who display extraordinary effort or who overcome significant
obstacles to participate in the sport.
Most Improved
The Most Improved Award is presented to the male and female runners, Varsity
or Junior Varsity, who show the greatest amount of improvement during the season.
For returning runners, previous years' performances are also taken into consideration.
The improvement is based on the greatest percentage of improvement. The following
courses are used in the calculation: Dinwiddie, Pocahontas Upper and Lower,
Petersburg High School, Petersburg Battlefield, Fort Clifton, and Pole Green.
