The Club schedules regular practice sessions on MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS at 5:30PM at the Count Basie Park (off Henry Street), Red Bank.

Every athlete & coach must be in attendance. Parents are encouraged to be present also.

Practice Regulations for Athletes

• Athletes should attend all practices.
• Athletes should arrive on time and ready to workout.  
• Athletes should have the following at each practice:
• Water bottle
• Shorts and T-shirt
• Sweat pants and top
• Training shoes
  
• Athletes must follow the directions of the coaching staff during practices.  This includes doing the exercises, participating in all drills and completing the training program.  
• No distractions will be tolerated.
• The following is not allowed:  profanity, horseplay, abusive language, or fighting.  
• Members unwilling to participate in workouts will be dismissed from the track or practice area and will not be allowed to return until coaches have spoken with the parents.
• Repeated misconduct, distractions and/or refusals to do workouts will be grounds for termination from the program.  No membership fees will be refunded if a membership is terminated.

Practice Regulations for Parents

• Parents are not permitted on the track or in practice areas during practice
• Parents shall refrain from coaching or instructing athletes during practice sessions.  Coaching is the exclusive responsibility of the Red Bank Westside coaching staff.
• Parents should not engage the coaching staff in conversation during practice sessions.  Coaches are available to answer questions after practice or during scheduled appointments.
• Please notify the coach or track administrator if your child will not be able to participate in a scheduled practice.  This notification should be given as early as possible, and preferably prior to scheduled practices.

Practice and Bad Weather

• The coaches will not cancel practice because of rainy weather in general. 
• Practice will be held as scheduled except in the event of dangerous weather, such as extreme cold, heavy rain, or lightning. 
• In the event that a scheduled practice is cancelled ahead of time due to the weather, the club will try to inform the members by e-mail or on the club’s web site.