WEST SIDE ALLIANCE
SOCCER CLUB
HOT WEATHER POLICY
WSA HOT WEATHER POLICY
1. A heat index chart will be made available on the WSA website in sections that team leaders will be able to access easily (http://www.weather.gov/media/unr/heatindex.pdf)
2. WSA will follow the Heat Index playing modifications outlined below:
|
Heat Index |
Training Sessions |
Match Play |
|
Up to 89° |
Normal Play |
Normal Play |
|
90° - 99° |
Water Breaks recommended every 20 mins |
Discretion of Referee & Coaches |
|
100° - 110° |
Water Breaks required every 15 mins; Water Break minimum 2 mins in shade |
Mandatory Water Breaks at halfway point of each half of the match |
|
110° - 120° |
All 13 and younger activities suspended |
Mandatory Water Breaks every 10 minutes; Water Break minimum 2 mins in shade |
|
120° - higher |
Training sessions suspended for all ages |
Mandatory Water Breaks every 10 minutes; Water Break minimum 2 mins in shade |
3. WSA Directors and facility managers will be charged with monitoring weather conditions, and sending out alerts as conditions dictate.
4. WSA’s coach education program will include training for coaches to assist them in identifying the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
5. Club administrators and tournament officials will be responsible for monitoring the heat index during league and tournament play, and communicating information regarding modifications for heat index.