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The tool we use to monitor weather conditions is accuweather.com. When possible, decisions will be made before 4pm.

Heat Policy

Specific Guidelines

Heat index of less than 100 degrees

• No restrictions
  

Heat index of 100-104 degrees

• Workouts should be shortened.
• 5 minute water breaks every 15 minutes at the minimum

Heat index of 104+ degrees

• No outdoor workouts

TOPsoccer Heat Policy

Heat index of 95+ degrees

• No outdoor workouts

Cold Policy

Specific Guidelines

Wind chill under 32 degrees

• Consider postponing training or contests to a time when the wind chill is higher, especially for younger players.

Wind chill under 10 degrees

• No outdoor workouts

Lightning Policy

• All training will be suspended immediately when lightning is detected within 10 miles. All players and coaches should retreat to cars.
• Wait for 30 minutes after the last lightning strike in the 10 mile zone.