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HEAT RELATED PRACTICES
It is the position of the that prevention is the best way to deal with heat illness.
Prevention includes educating athletes and coaches regarding:
- Recognition and treatment of heat illness
- Risks associated with exercising in hot, humid environmental conditions
- The need for gradual acclimatization over a 10 to 14 day period
- Guidelines for proper hydration
- Following practice/competition modifications based on the local temperature and relative humidity readings.
In determining safe competition, the air temperature and relative humidity (RH) must be identified and used to determine whether or not practice/competition should be modified, postponed or canceled. There are three different zones:
- Below danger zone
- Danger zone
- Critical zone
If the source of the temperature readings is in question, it is advised to be conservative and follow the modifications of the higher zone. Temperature measurements can be obtained by using a sling psychomotor or from various Internet weather-related sites such as: or .
Example: 105 deg. F + 35% Relative Humidity = 140 (danger zone)
- Below Danger Zone is (Temp + RH under 135), or if the air temperature is under 105
Practice/Competition as normal
Full pads
Regular running schedule - Danger Zone is (Temp + RH = 136-145), or if the air temperature is 106-110
Practice/Competition with modifications
Reduced amount of equipment
Adjust start times
Reduced running schedule
Water breaks every 10-15 minutes or as needed - Critical Zone is (Temp + RH = 146 and above), or if the air temperature is 111 or above
Practices modified; Competition postponed or canceled /rescheduled
No equipment worn
No running
Water breaks every 10-15 minutes or as needed
Practice moved indoors