General Rules

There will be up to 300 athletes at each practice and up to 600 athletes at the meets.  In order to ensure the safety of all, parents, athletes & volunteers must adhere to the following rules:

  1. Athletes must wear shoes at all times.

  2. Athletes may wear spikes only when authorized by the coach and may not be worn by Gremlins.

  3. Throwing objects is prohibited.

  4. No climbing of fences, bleachers, or equipment.

  5. Property and equipment must not be defaced.

  6. Athletes walking or jogging must use the outer 5 lanes.

  7. Look both ways before crossing the track.

  8. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

  9. Swearing is prohibited.

  10. No hitting or rough housing will be tolerated.

  11. Only Cosmos staff, coaches and athletes are allowed on the track during practice.

In addition, required conduct of parents and other adults follows:

Setting a good example for the athletes involved in our program is much more important than the outcome of any of the races and field events conducted during the season.  Parents should approach our program with the attitude that it is conducted by unpaid volunteers for the benefit of all the kids including theirs.  Camarillo Cosmos Youth Track Club follows conduct guidelines set forth by our governing Conference (VCYTC), and that VCYTC’s rules of conduct for competition apply in any and all Cosmos sponsored functions.

Those not adhering to the rules will be warned by the Cosmos staff.  Any violation of the rules above could result in expulsion from the Cosmos program. In the case of athlete misbehavior, the coach will attempt to discuss matter with the child's parents.  To ensure the safety of the other athletes, coaches have the authority to remove a child from the team, in which case no refunds will be issued.