How hot is too hot....

[Lambchop]

You absolutely right, there is no point for a child to play in this heat. However let me ask you a question.....did your dd drove herself to the game? It's very easy to blame it on the league. If concerned parents wouldn't take their child to a game in this heat, there will be no game. Playing under this conditions came with perks leaving in California. They have same issues in Texas and Florida. In other States they play in rain and snow. Leagues schedule games - they can't predict the weather, however it's up to the parents/clubs/teams to make a decision to err on safety of a child or just play a meaningless game.

I have never heard of an athlete dying from playing in the rain or snow, but I have heard of athletes collapsing and dying from playing in the heat! Something to always, always to keep in mind.

 

[coachrefparent]

Here are the Presidio/SDDA rules for heat:
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Heat index of less than 100 degrees - No Restrictions – games played with Water Breaks and proper substitutions.
Heat index of 100-105 degrees
U8-U10- Outdoor workouts should be shortened to 1 hour with 5 minute breaks every 15 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 5 MINUTE BREAKS.
U11-U14-Outdoor workouts should be shortened to 1 ¼ hours with 5 minute breaks every 20 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 5 MINUTE BREAKS.
U15-U18- high workouts should be limited to 1 1/2 hours with 10 minute breaks every 30 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 10 MINUTE BREAKS.
Heat index of 106-110 degrees
No games should be played with a Heat Index exceeding 105 degrees.

 

[espola]

Here are the Presidio/SDDA rules for heat:
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Heat index of less than 100 degrees - No Restrictions – games played with Water Breaks and proper substitutions.
Heat index of 100-105 degrees
U8-U10- Outdoor workouts should be shortened to 1 hour with 5 minute breaks every 15 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 5 MINUTE BREAKS.
U11-U14-Outdoor workouts should be shortened to 1 ¼ hours with 5 minute breaks every 20 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 5 MINUTE BREAKS.
U15-U18- high workouts should be limited to 1 1/2 hours with 10 minute breaks every 30 minutes at the minimum. USE SUBSTITUTIONS TO GIVE 10 MINUTE BREAKS.
Heat index of 106-110 degrees
No games should be played with a Heat Index exceeding 105 degrees.

Many leagues are now playing under rules that limit substitutions.

 

[mirage]

Many leagues are now playing under rules that limit substitutions.

Many leagues make exceptions to the sub rule on hot days. Usually email precedes the weekend games, when a heat wave is known to pass through indicating the change from the league.

 

[espola]

Many leagues make exceptions to the sub rule on hot days. Usually email precedes the weekend games, when a heat wave is known to pass through indicating the change from the league.

OMG!! Little Johnny (or Janey) will never get recruited by a college if the scouts find out!!