Post by coachwoodall on Jul 23, 2024 17:52:48 GMT -6
Has anyone made any changes to their preseason/early season practice plans based on the wet bulb protocols?
We haven't done anything specific, other than just "we'll play it by ear"
If you're not aware of the biggest new thing is that once a certain level of protocol is reached, you do not revert back if the wet bulb reading goes DOWN.
I.E. here are our guidelines for practice
e. ForPractice:
i. WBGT should be accessed every 30 minutes beginning 30 minutes before the start of practice
ii. Once the WBGT reading has stayed in a range for 15 minutes, practice restrictions for that range are in place and cannot be lowered to a lower range.
iii. If the WBGT reading reaches a higher reading and stays in that reading for 15 minutes, practice restrictions are in place for the new range and cannot be lowered to a lower range. Time frames associated with the new category cannot be added cumulatively to have already occurred.
iv. There will be no outdoor activities when the WBGT is >92.1.
WBGT READING
ACTIVITY GUIDELINES & REST BREAK GUIDELINES
Under 82.0
Normal activities - Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of minimum duration of 3 minutes each during the workout
82.0-86.9
Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise; watch at-risk players carefully; Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of 4 minutes duration each
87.0-89.9
Maximum practice time is two hours. For Football: players restricted to helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts during practice. All protective equipment must be removed for conditioning activities. For all sports: provide at least four separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of 4 minutes each
90.0-92.0
Maximum length of practice is one hour, no protective equipment may be worn during practice, and there may be no conditioning activities. There must be 20-minutes of rest breaks provided during the hour of practice. Competitions involving high intensity effort, in which breaks are not possible (e.g. Cross Country meets), should be delayed until WBGT reading is below 90 or canceled.
Over 92.1
No outdoor workouts; Cancel exercise; delay practices until a cooler WBGT reading occurs
We haven't done anything specific, other than just "we'll play it by ear"
If you're not aware of the biggest new thing is that once a certain level of protocol is reached, you do not revert back if the wet bulb reading goes DOWN.
I.E. here are our guidelines for practice
e. ForPractice:
i. WBGT should be accessed every 30 minutes beginning 30 minutes before the start of practice
ii. Once the WBGT reading has stayed in a range for 15 minutes, practice restrictions for that range are in place and cannot be lowered to a lower range.
iii. If the WBGT reading reaches a higher reading and stays in that reading for 15 minutes, practice restrictions are in place for the new range and cannot be lowered to a lower range. Time frames associated with the new category cannot be added cumulatively to have already occurred.
iv. There will be no outdoor activities when the WBGT is >92.1.
WBGT READING
ACTIVITY GUIDELINES & REST BREAK GUIDELINES
Under 82.0
Normal activities - Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of minimum duration of 3 minutes each during the workout
82.0-86.9
Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise; watch at-risk players carefully; Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of 4 minutes duration each
87.0-89.9
Maximum practice time is two hours. For Football: players restricted to helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts during practice. All protective equipment must be removed for conditioning activities. For all sports: provide at least four separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of 4 minutes each
90.0-92.0
Maximum length of practice is one hour, no protective equipment may be worn during practice, and there may be no conditioning activities. There must be 20-minutes of rest breaks provided during the hour of practice. Competitions involving high intensity effort, in which breaks are not possible (e.g. Cross Country meets), should be delayed until WBGT reading is below 90 or canceled.
Over 92.1
No outdoor workouts; Cancel exercise; delay practices until a cooler WBGT reading occurs
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