Mission Statement: Santa Monica High School believes that all students can learn at high levels, and we are willing to do what it takes to achieve success for each student. Samohi also embraces four virtues of our motto “Sincerity, Maturity, Honor, and Service.”
Our highly competitive athletic programs are dedicated to fostering a positive and healthy culture, which centers around respect, sportsmanship, commitment to inclusiveness and diversity, hard work, self-discipline, humility, and social and emotional growth.
Attitude and Commitment: We are looking for athletes that are committed to the sport and are not afraid to work hard. SAMO HS competes in the toughest division in the country: Division 1 Southern Section.
Grading: We strive to teach accountability to our student athletes. A missed practice or meet without an email to Coach Fischer at least 24 hours in advance will result in a lowering of their grade. Practices run Mon-Fri p.6 from 2:30-4:30pm (5:30pm on Mon/Wed for weight room) Sat we have practices and/or meets. To raise the grade back up, the student must complete 2 hours of volunteer work at one of our meets or working with SMSA, our youth club. 18+ unexcused period absence results in suspended athletic participation.
Sickness/Injury: The health of the athlete is our number 1 priority. It is ultimately up to the coach whether a student can practice or compete. If you feel your child should not participate a doctor’s note is required.
GPA: All students must have a GPA of 2.0 or above to compete
Clearance: All students must have an up to date physical and get clearance from the nurse’s office. Use this link to obtain clearance: https://athleticclearance.com/. Also needed is the signed Opioid Policy sheet which you can download below:
Leaving a meet Early: The expectation is that the athlete will stay for the duration of the meet. If they leave early they must check out with a coach before they leave.
Uniform: New Uniforms can be purchased if you would like to keep them. They can be used for XC and track for all 4 years: https://santamonica.gearupsports.net/ . Loaners will be provided which must be returned at the end of each season.
Shoes: All athletes should have a good pair of running shoes for training. Spikes (Track) and Flats (XC) are recommended. We will have Spike Night once a season at Road Runner Sports in the beginning of the season for athletes to try on shoes.
TRACK REQUIREMENTS
Try Outs: We will be hosting All-Comers meets and a try out after school to help athletes make the standards for track. The dates will be announced via Team Snap or posted on our website’s home page. If you are using the all comers meets to try out, the admission fee will be waived or can be used as a donation to the team. Meet Dates: Dec 15, Jan 11, Feb 15.
TRACK STANDARDS
| Boys Varsity | Boys Frosh/Soph | Distance | Girls Frosh/Soph | Girls Varsity |
| 12 sec | 12.5 | 100m | 14.5 | 13 |
| 55 | 62 | 400m | 72 | 65 |
| 2:10 | 2:30 | 800m | 3:00 | 2:45 |
| 5:00 | 5:45 | 1600m | 6:15 | 5:45 |
Varsity Letter
The awarding of an athletic letter at SMCHS is an acknowledgement of excellence in an athlete’s commitment, attitude, behavior and effort. To letter in a varsity sport, an athlete must participate in all team activities for the duration of the season and maintain an exemplary level of commitment, attitude, behavior and effort in all sport and team related activities
| Boys | Event | Girls |
| 4:45 | 1600 | 5:40 |
| 18 | 110 Hurdles | 20 |
| 54 | 400 | 65 |
| 11.8 | 100 | 13.5 |
| 2:08 | 800 | 2:35 |
| 45 | 300 Hurdles | 53 |
| 24.5 | 200 | 28 |
| 10:15 | 3200 | 12:30 |
| 35 | Shot Put | 24 |
| 95 | Discus | 65 |
| 18 | Long Jump | 14 |
| 38 | Triple Jump | 28 |
| 5-06 | High Jump | 4-04 |
| 9 | Pole Vault | 7 |
XC REQUIREMENTS
Try Outs: ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO TRY OUT. CLICK HERE FOR PHYSICAL FORM. Athletes then must attend at least one try out and hit the below standards for 3 miles to make the team. If they make the team their first try they do not need to try-out again. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions you may run a 5k that is approved by one of the coaches and has a comparable time to the below standards. Subtract 40 seconds to your 5k time to get your 3 mile time.
2023 Try Out Dates –June 17th (2mile on the SAMO track), August 12th (3mile), August 16th (3mile)
FALL TRACK – Returning sprinters who want to participate in Fall Track training must complete a 1 mile time trial. Boys 6:30. Girls 7:00. They must also compete in 2 meets over the season and help out at the 2 League Meets if they aren’t running them.
| Boys | Grade | Girls |
| 24min | 9th | 28min |
| 22min | 10th | 26min |
| 21min | 11th | 25min |
| 20min | 12th | 24min |
Mammoth Summer Camp: In August, if you are in the top 10 for girls or boys you are eligible to go to mammoth. Girls must be able to run at least 6 miles at 8min pace and boys must be able to run at least 6 miles at 6 min pace. The trip will cost roughly $200 – $250 per person.
Varsity Letter: To get a Varsity Letter in XC, you must compete as Varsity in a top 7 Varsity race at one point during the season.