Weather Policy and Recommendations
The Woodhaven High School Athletic Department uses the MHSAA Inclement Weather Guideline in determining exercise guidelines for early fall and late spring athletic participation. The use of heat stress monitors, local forecasts, current heat and humidity, current wet bulb globe temperature readings, as well as the interpolation of the data by the current Athletic Training staff determines the policy for each given day.
Here are some tips for coaches and athletes to play it safe during hot weather:
The Woodhaven High School Department uses the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) and NFHS (National Federation High School Sports) protocol for Lightning in determining exercise/competition during inclement weather. The use of local forecasts, as well as the interpolation of the data by the current Athletic Training staff determines the recommendation for each given day. The "30-30 Rule" is the standing policy as well as the use of lightning detectors on campus to assist in the recognition of the impending danger.
Here are some tips for coaches and athletes to play it safe during hot weather:
The Woodhaven High School Department uses the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) and NFHS (National Federation High School Sports) protocol for Lightning in determining exercise/competition during inclement weather. The use of local forecasts, as well as the interpolation of the data by the current Athletic Training staff determines the recommendation for each given day. The "30-30 Rule" is the standing policy as well as the use of lightning detectors on campus to assist in the recognition of the impending danger.
- Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning is witnessed or thunder is heard prior to resuming play.
For more information clicks the link:
NATA Position: natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-48.2.25
NFHS Weather Guidelines: www.nfhs.org/articles/guidelines-for-developing-lightning-safety-policies/
MHSAA Weather Guidelines: www.mhsaa.com/Schools/Administrators/Inclement-Weather-Guidelines
NATA Position: natajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.4085/1062-6050-48.2.25
NFHS Weather Guidelines: www.nfhs.org/articles/guidelines-for-developing-lightning-safety-policies/
MHSAA Weather Guidelines: www.mhsaa.com/Schools/Administrators/Inclement-Weather-Guidelines
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