After careful review with our Baylor Trainers and review of heat policies for the diocese and local public ISD’s, we have arrived at the following restrictions for practice and play due to high temperatures:

 

1. For all practice sessions regardless of temperature, players should be given a minimum 5 minute cool down break after 15 minutes of practice (5 and 15 Rule).  This break should include shade and helmets should be off and players are al lowed to have as much water as they need.  Coaches are required to have ice bags on hand for every practice in the event a player suffers from heat exhaustion.
2. When the temperature reaches 100 degrees or a heat index of 110 degrees, players will be in pads, helmets and shorts only.  The 5 and 15 Rule remains in effect and shade in the form of a tree or canopy must be available.  Players are al lowed water whenever it is requested without question.  Players are al lowed to remove their helmets when they are not part of any contact or action. 
3. When the temperature reaches 105 degrees or a heat index of 115 degrees, NO OUTSIDE PRACTICE OR PLAY IS ALLOWED.

 

All temperatures will be governed by WeatherBug.  The link is www.weatherbug.com.  You must use the zip code for your location of practice.  As an example, the NE teams will use 76248 as the Keller weather reading.

 

As we discussed in the coaches meetings, practices may begin today, weather permitting, and the first 4 practices must consist of:

 

The first 2 practices in shorts and shirts only

The second 2 practices in helmets and shoulder pads

All remaining practices in full pads, weather permitting.

 

Our first goal is the safety of our players.  Please make sure that you and your coaches maintain strict adherence to this policy.  If you have any questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 

Charlie Morrison

Board President

FWCYFL