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To all Staff and League Leaders,
As we all know by now, the weather for this weekend will be unseasonably HOT. It is extremely important that we take all necessary precautions for the safety, health and wellbeing of all participants.
Our Weather Policy section on Hot Weather should be reviewed and understood by all member organizations
From our website, go to Safe Soccer/Safety Policies/Weather Policy. Here is direct link: www.mayouthsoccer.org/about/weather-policy/
Go to the section on Hot Weather.
These are our recommendations that we strongly encourage all organizations to follow. Please take into consideration factors such as player’s age, number of substitutions, availability of water, etc. in applying these recommendations. It is always best to err on the side of caution than to take unnecessary risks.
Mike
Michael Borislow
Executive Director
Massachusetts Youth Soccer
Hot Weather (From Massachusetts Youth Soccer's website)
Heat is a problem when it prevents the body from cooling itself. The hotter the body gets, the more likely it is to increase fatigue levels, develop cramps and increase the possibility of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The hotter and more humid the weather, the faster these problems can develop. Temperatures as low as 65 degrees, with a relative humidity of 100%, can be serious.
1. A heat index chart should be given to every coach and referee (www.nws.noaa.gov)
2. Games need to be adjusted as the heat index rises:
a. Mandatory water breaks
b. Go to quarters
c. Shorten the games
3. Provide training to coaches to teach the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Club administrators and tournament officials are responsible for monitoring the heat index (by weather radio, online or the Weather Channel) and keeping the participating teams and game officials informed of the heat index. Coaches are encouraged to also monitor the conditions. The following are recommended when there is a possibility of dangerous high heat index:
Heat Index Recommendations
Apply the above recommendations to both games and other soccer activities.
For further information, please check the NOAA website for additional information in regards to how temperature and humidity combine to make it feel hotter.
As we all know by now, the weather for this weekend will be unseasonably HOT. It is extremely important that we take all necessary precautions for the safety, health and wellbeing of all participants.
Our Weather Policy section on Hot Weather should be reviewed and understood by all member organizations
From our website, go to Safe Soccer/Safety Policies/Weather Policy. Here is direct link: www.mayouthsoccer.org/about/weather-policy/
Go to the section on Hot Weather.
These are our recommendations that we strongly encourage all organizations to follow. Please take into consideration factors such as player’s age, number of substitutions, availability of water, etc. in applying these recommendations. It is always best to err on the side of caution than to take unnecessary risks.
Mike
Michael Borislow
Executive Director
Massachusetts Youth Soccer
Hot Weather (From Massachusetts Youth Soccer's website)
Heat is a problem when it prevents the body from cooling itself. The hotter the body gets, the more likely it is to increase fatigue levels, develop cramps and increase the possibility of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The hotter and more humid the weather, the faster these problems can develop. Temperatures as low as 65 degrees, with a relative humidity of 100%, can be serious.
1. A heat index chart should be given to every coach and referee (www.nws.noaa.gov)
2. Games need to be adjusted as the heat index rises:
a. Mandatory water breaks
b. Go to quarters
c. Shorten the games
3. Provide training to coaches to teach the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Club administrators and tournament officials are responsible for monitoring the heat index (by weather radio, online or the Weather Channel) and keeping the participating teams and game officials informed of the heat index. Coaches are encouraged to also monitor the conditions. The following are recommended when there is a possibility of dangerous high heat index:
Heat Index Recommendations
- Up to 84°Normal Play
- 85° - 89°Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time.
- 90° - 99°Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by five minutes.
- 100° - 104°Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by ten minutes.
- 105°+Suspend Play
Apply the above recommendations to both games and other soccer activities.
For further information, please check the NOAA website for additional information in regards to how temperature and humidity combine to make it feel hotter.