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We have a fine for excessive lates (arriving more than 10 minutes late more than 3 times) or more than 2 unexcused absences (less than 1 months notice, not attributed to emergency, injury or illness). These are circumstance dependent and we've only had to put fines against people 3 times this year.
We also have a "4 before" rule. Coaches can use their discretion, but if an athlete misses one of the 4 practices before a competition for any reason, coaches have the right to remove them from the routine. They also have the right to leave them in.
At the end of the day, people are going to do what they do, and there are always situations and circumstances where the rules or policies don't fit.
We've explained to our kids, the reason they haven't earned some of their upgrades is that people are missing. This has been explained to parents as well. We cannot continue to progress if people are absent, simple as that.
We also have a "4 before" rule. Coaches can use their discretion, but if an athlete misses one of the 4 practices before a competition for any reason, coaches have the right to remove them from the routine. They also have the right to leave them in.
At the end of the day, people are going to do what they do, and there are always situations and circumstances where the rules or policies don't fit.
We've explained to our kids, the reason they haven't earned some of their upgrades is that people are missing. This has been explained to parents as well. We cannot continue to progress if people are absent, simple as that.
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