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Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Heat Guidelines and Heat Illness Prevention

Student/athletes should be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids prior to and after workouts/games. This along with availability of water during practices/games will reduce the chance of heat related illnesses. The eating of proper meals should also be encouraged. Gradual acclimatization of the athlete to hot/humid conditions is a must. Care should be given to ensure that the athlete who begins workouts after the first week of practice is not overlooked. The Heat Index will be determined at the time of the scheduled activity.

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Heat Guidelines and Heat Illness Prevention Level

Heat Index

Wet Bulb temp

Heat Illness Risk

Precautions

White

<80

<65

Low

Normal practice/Outdoor activity

Green

80-90

65-75

Moderate

- be watchful of increases - water breaks every 20-30 min - be watchful of unacclimatized athletes/students

Yellow

90-104

75-79

Orange

104-115

80-82

Red

115-130

82-90

Black

>130

>90

Moderately - water breaks every 15-20 min High - be careful of unacclimated Athletes/students - watchful of athletes/students taking medication High - shorten practice - shorts, shoulder pads, and helmets only - water breaks every 10-15 min - consider moving conditioning inside Very High - move intense practices inside - t-shirts only for football outside - non FB outside – short practices, light intensity, water breaks every 10 min. Very No practices outside Dangerous

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Definition of water breaks – rest for 5 min. Football - helmets off and if needed shoulder pads o If possible consider changing undershirts at least once during long practice It takes 10-14 days to fully acclimatize. Cold water should be available during practice Allow water Ad Libitum for individuals

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Pay additional attention to heavier and lighter set athletes, athletes that did not work out during preseason (summer workouts for fall athletes), and students taking over the counter and prescription medication

Athlete Checklist Before practice 1) Check urine color a. Dark = dehydrated b. Clear = hydrated 2) Eat large meal with in 4 hours of practice a. In addition, eat a small snack within 1-2 hours before practice b. If morning practice – i. eat a meal before going to bed night before ii. eat a small snack before practice iii. eat breakfast with in hour of the finish of practice 3) Drink at minimum 16 oz of water or sports drink (Gatorade or PowerAde) an hour before practice 4) Check in with Staff Athletic Trainer if taking any prescribed or over the counter medication (e.g. cold medication) 5) Weigh in (football players primarily) – takes place during acclimatization period and/or months of high heat a. If weight is less than 2% of previous pre-practice weight (2-4 lbs on average) you will not be allowed to practice. b. When school starts you may weigh in before school starts and if needed you will weigh in again before practice.

After practice Drink at least 16 oz of sports drink or water each hour for three hours after practice. 2) Eat main meal – with in one hour of finishing practice a. If unable – eat an exercise replenishing bar or large glass of chocolate milk to supplement until you can eat dinner b. Goal is to regain weight loss within 2-3 hours after practice and begin storing for next day 3) Hot shower followed by a cold shower. a. Hot shower kills germs (MRSA) b. Cold shower excellent for cooling core temperature 4) Weigh after practice – (football players primarily) a. If your weight is less than your normal weight – you must regain weight before the beginning of practice the next day 1)

ELEMENTARY PE/RECESS NO OUTSIDE RECESS OR PE when the heat index goes above 104. OZONE LEVELS Green – OK Yellow/Orange – Watch severe asthmatics. May need physician note on file. Red – Asthmatics (student on daily meds or have prn meds in the clinic) should stay inside (do not need note). Purple – NO ONE goes outside. For additional information see: www.NATA.org -

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