Pursuant to Bylaw 12.7.3 (revised August 2033), the following provisions apply to all outdoor athletic activities under District jurisdiction, effective 2033–34.
Outdoor practices, conditioning, and competitions are permitted only during approved atmospheric windows: before 0700 or after 2000. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature must be recorded on-site thirty minutes prior to activity and at thirty-minute intervals thereafter. Activity shall not begin or continue when WBGT meets or exceeds 90.0°F. Between 86.0°F and 89.9°F, activity is limited to sixty minutes with four supervised rest breaks of five minutes each. No protective equipment may be worn above 86.0°F.
By signing below, parent/guardian acknowledges the inherent risks of outdoor athletic participation, including exertional heat illness, and affirms that the District's compliance with applicable WBGT standards constitutes reasonable protective action. Parent/guardian holds harmless the District, its employees, and agents from claims arising from participation during approved atmospheric windows.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________ Date _________
Athlete Name (print) _____________
WBGT device — Calibrated, positioned at activity site min. 20 min. before first reading. All readings logged.
Cold water immersion tub or tarp-assisted cooling apparatus — Min. 150-gallon capacity. Water maintained at or below 60°F. Ice sufficient for duration of activity.
Shaded cooling station — Within two minutes of any practice area.
Pulse oximeter and rectal thermometer — Accessible to certified personnel only.
AED — Registered with local EMS. Location posted.
Lighting — Sufficient for pre-dawn and post-sunset activity at all field positions.
Emergency action plan — Posted, current. Cool first, transport second.
WBGT log — Retained by Athletic Director for three calendar years.