TRAINING IN THE HEAT*

Here is the school policy towards training when the weather is intensely hot. Please note


WBGT READING ACTIVITY GUIDELINES & REST BREAK GUIDELNES

Below 76°F   Normal activities. Provide at least 3 separate rest breaks each hour for a minimum duration of 3 minutes each during workout.

76.1‐81.0°F Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise, and watch at‐risk players carefully. Provide at least 3 separate rest breaks each hour for a minimum duration of 4 minutes each.

81.1‐84.0°F Maximum activity time is 2 hours. For equipment intensive sports: Players should be restricted to a helmet, shoulder pads, and shorts during activity; all protective equipment must be removed for conditioning activities. For all sports: Provide at least 4 separate rest breaks each hour for a minimum of 4 minutes each.

84.1‐86.0°F Maximum length of activity is 1 hour. No protective equipment may be worn during activity, and there may be no conditioning activities. There must be 20 minutes of rest breaks provided during the hour of activity.

Above 86.1°F No outdoor workouts. Cancel exercise, and delay activity until a cooler wet‐bulb globe temperature reading occurs. *if equipment modifications are necessary, no games should occur.

*Please be prepared to change practice times, practice locations, and practice plans on short notice.