Heat Index under 95°
All sports:
Provide ample amounts of water. This means water should always be available and athletes should take in as much water as they desire
Optional water breaks
Watch/monitor athletes carefully for necessary action
Heat Index 95° to 99°
Helmets and Shoulder Pads ONLY
Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes
Re-check temperature and humidity every 30 minutes to monitor for increased Heat Index
Heat index 100° to 104°
NO Helmets or Shoulder Pads – all other possible equipment removed. If unable to remove equipment for safety, suspend activity.
No Conditioning
Provide ample amounts of water. This means water should always be available and athletes should take in as much water as they desire.
Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minutes duration.
Postpone practice to later in day if possible
Heat index above 104°
Stop all outside activity - No practices and/or play
Stop all inside activity if air conditioning is unavailable