by rocky styer posted 08/11/2008
The FCYFL Practice Code for Thursday, August 28th, is
GREEN
Parents and Players: Although inclement weather is forecast, each Club will decide whether their practices are held based on their local conditions and facilities. Refer to your Head Coach or Club Commmissioner for more information.
FCYFL POSTS WEATHER CODE by 3:00P MONDAY thru FRIDAY.
KEY:
- CODE GREEN: No restrictions on practices
- CODE ORANGE: Modified Practice Schedule with mandatory water breaks every 20 minutes. Equipment restrictions are be noted below. These are minimum steps that must be followed under this alert, however, commissioners and coaches shall impose more restrictive measures if deemed necessary at their individual practice sites. Coaches shall monitor the condition of all Players throughout the practice period and look for signs and symptoms of any adverse conditions.
1) No practice can start before 6:00 pm
2) Modify accordingly all activities throughout practice as
a result of the heat.
3) No equipment (helmets, shoulder pads, etc.) can be worn
until AT LEAST 6:45 pm
4) No contact drills or scrimmages until at least 6:45 pm
5) Organized fluid/water breaks for rehydration MUST be given
even 20 minutes throughout the entire practice. Remove
helmets during these breaks.
6) When in doubt, use reasonable judgment and common
sense in the best interest of Player safety.
- CODE RED: No Outdoor Activities!
For additional information on safe practices for the heat refer to the "Sportsmanship, Safety, and Heat Guidelines" package in the Documents section of this website.
