Heat Policies

Monitoring and Notification of Temperature / Heat Index/ WBGT Conditions

All Directors, Coaches and Athletic Trainers will monitor daily weather report from Perry Weather

Live surface conditions, student acclimation, conditioning level, and activity plans must all be taken into consideration in hot weather conditions.

UIL Athletics will be following the WBGT.  The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas. If you work or exercise in direct sunlight, this is a good element to monitor.

Staff should use WBGT readings in addition to temperature and heat index readings to monitor environmental conditions during outside activities.

Band/Drill team must observe Athletic Heat Policies when utilizing outdoor athletic facilities.

Rapid cooling zones must be available for each outdoor athletic and marching band contest, practice, workout, or conditioning session that is held in wet bulb globe temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.

LISD will use Perry Weather and adhere to recommendations set by the UIL and Medical Advisory Board.