Below are the requirements for earning a varsity letter for girl's cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track.
The following two general requirements must be met in all seasons:
Uphold the good name of Ridgefield High School and do nothing to dishonor your school, team or teammates.
Follow the guidelines in the Ridgefield High School Athletic Handbook.
Girls cross country varsity letter requirements:
Follow the guidelines in the Ridgefield Girls Cross Country Team Covenant.
Achieve one of the following three in varsity races:
Finish in the top 5 on the team at least twice during the season.
Finish in the top 7 on the team at least three times during the season.
Accumulate at least 30 letter points as measured against our FCIAC opponents in a head-to-head comparison. Letter points are earned as follows:
For each team we compete against,
If an athlete beats all varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded seven points.
If an athlete beats all but one varsity athlete on the opposing team they are awarded six points.
If an athlete beats all but two varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded five points.
If an athlete beats all but three varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded four points.
If an athlete beats all but four varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded three points.
If an athlete beats all but five varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded two points.
If an athlete beats all but six varsity athletes on the opposing team they are awarded one point.
A final total is determined from all letter points earned at the end of the FCIAC regular season.
A returning senior with at least two Junior Varsity awards in cross country will receive a varsity letter if they meet the first requirement as well as the two general requirements.
Coaches have the right to award a varsity letter at their discretion if the athlete meets the first requirement as well as the two general requirements.
Earning a varsity letter does not guarantee a spot on the post-season championship squad of twelve.