Announcement
HEAT WAVE NEXT FEW DAYS, HERE ARE SOME WORDS OF WISDOM.
The league has a policy of not canceling games for excessive heat. It is the players to make their own decision on whether of not they can play and use their own judgement. The manager can read the safety warning below to keep an eye on his team.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
Be alert to the following:
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Moist and clammy skin
Pale Skin color
Normal body temperature
Profuse sweating
Dizziness, nausea, weakness and fainting
DO:
Get the athlete out of the heat into a cool, shady area
Loosen or remove clothing and take off helmet and/or hat
Lie the athlete down and elevate the feet.
Cool down the athlete with wet towels, ice water, and/or
Air-conditioning
Transport athlete to nearest emergency room if athlete does not recover after a short rest
DO NOT:
Give the athlete any more fluids if they vomit
Allow athlete to become chilled
Allow the athlete back into the game or practice
Take this problem lightly, call for help immediately if you are unsure
HEAT STROKE
Heat stroke is life threatening! The athlete’s entire system is shutting down because of extreme heat, and death is possible if immediate action is not taken.
Signs and Symptoms of HEAT STROKE:
Hot, dry skin and body temperature is very high (104+def F)
Rapid pulse and breathing
Behavior may be irrational
Athlete may lose consciousness
Eye pupils are constricted (very small)
Weak, loose muscles
DO;
Cool the athlete immediately and as quickly as possible
Call for emergency help immediately
Remove athlete from heat
Put the athlete in cold water, if possible
DON NOT;
Give the athlete fluids
Leave the athlete
Allow the athlete back in the game or practice
Do not underestimate the danger associated with heat and / or humidity. These dangers are recognizable and preventable. Be aware that each of your athletes has different heat tolerance levels, and be sensitive to these differences