WEBTSSAA Heat Policy (Revised August 2021) Each school is responsible for obtaining either a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or Heat Index reading at the site of practices and competitions. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) takes into account more environmental factors than heat index and should be a school’s first choice when evaluating conditions ...
WEBTSSAA Heat Policy (Revised October 2022) Each school is responsible for obtaining either a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or Heat Index reading at the site of practices and competitions.
Health & Safety Policies - TSSAA
WEBTSSAA Heat Policy. Heat Policy Modifications for Competition. NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course. Perry Weather monitoring solutions. Concussion Information. Tennessee law and TSSAA policy mandates that certain procedures be followed when signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a …
WEBTSSAA Heat Policy (Revised March 2020) Each school is responsible for obtaining either a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or Heat Index reading at the site of practices and competitions. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) takes into account more environmental factors than heat index and should be a school’s first choice when evaluating conditions ...
Policies and Protocols - TSSAA
WEBPolicies and Protocols. Lightning/Severe Weather Policy Competition Modifications for Heat Heat Policy Concussion Protocol. A full list of all TSSAA policies regarding health and safety can be found by clicking here.
TSSAA football: Heat index policy, 2023 Nashville scrimmage …
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Football teams practicing outdoors must follow these TSSAA guidelines: If the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is 82-86.9 or the heat index is under 95 degrees: Provide at least three separate...
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TSSAA Heat Policy
WEBTSSAA Heat Policy - Modifications for Baseball Competition when the Heat Index is 95° - 104°. Athletes should have access to unlimited water before, during and after competition in the dugout area. No mandatory stoppage of play required unless the …
Everyone has a role in heat safety - TSSAA
WEBThe full Heat Policy can be found here. Modifications for specific sports on precautions that should be taken between a Heat Index of 95-104 can be found here. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a study in 2010 that stated heat illness is the leading cause of death and disability among high school athletes. According to the CDC ...
Tennessee State Weather Policies for Schools (2024/2025)
WEBThere are two main ways heat illness can strike: 1. Classic Heat Illness: This is caused by your environment’s impact on your body’s ability to cool down. Think high temperatures, humidity, direct sun, and no breeze. 2. Exertional Heat Illness (EHI): This one focuses on your own internal heat production. It can happen even in mild weather ...
Heat Index and Cold Policy – Tennessee Valley Soccer Referee
WEBTSSAA Heat Policy (Revised October 2022) Courtesy TSSAA. A cold water immersion tub or other form of rapid on-site cooling should be available for all warm weather practices. If exertional heat stroke is suspected, use immersion …
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