TSSAA Heat Policy
96° to 99° Heat Index
- Provide ample water – Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access.
- Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames. Ice-down towels are available.
- Contact sports should remove helmets or extra equipment when in non-contact practice.
- Postpone practice if possible.
- Recheck heat index every 30 minutes.
100° to 104° Heat Index
- Provide ample water – Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access.
- Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames. Ice-down towels are available.
- Alter uniforms by removing items/layers if possible. Allow changes to dry shirts and shorts.
- Reduce time outside or move indoors to air conditioning. If possible, postpone practice to later in the day.
- Contact sports should remove helmets or extra equipment when in non-contact practice.
Above 104° Heat Index
- Stop all outside activity including practice or play. Stop all inside activity if air conditioning is not available.
- Team meetings and activities not requiring physical exertion are allowed.