Temperature Guidelines

Pflugerville ISD Athletic Department

Practice Temperature Guidelines

In 2023, the UIL approved Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) as the recommended measurement to be used to monitor the environmental conditions during outdoor physical activities. WBGT estimates the effect of temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation using a combination of temperature from three thermometers. The following temperature guidelines have been established in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for student-athletes participating in outdoor activities in Pflugerville I.S.D. The listed WBGT, and wind-chill factors are designated figures for modifying outdoor activities. Exposure duration and frequency of breaks should be modified as temperatures approach the listed recommendations. It is the responsibility of each athletic trainer and coach to ensure these guidelines are being followed.

Guidelines

Practice Guidelines based on a localized WBGT reading

Color Code	WBGT Class 3	Practice Guidelines based on a localized WBGT reading Water should always be available and athletes encouraged to take in as much water as they desire. Watch/monitor athletes for necessary action. Monitor for increased WBGT
Green	<82.0	NO RESTRICTIONS All sports Provide at least three separate rest breaks of minimum duration of 3 minutes each during workout
Yellow	82.0-86.9	CAUTION All sports Use discretion for intense prolonged exercise. Watch at-risk players carefully. Provide at least three separate rest breaks of minimum 4 minutes each. Increased water breaks to promote hydration and to allow hydration as a group Mandatory Onsite Rapid Cooling Zone
Orange	87.0-90.0	INCREASED CAUTION All sports Maximum outdoor practice time of 2 hours Consider early morning practices or postponing practice to later in the day Provide at least four separate rest breaks of minimum duration of 4 minutes each Increased water breaks to promote hydration and to allow hydration as a group XC athletes must be in sight of coaches Contact sports & activities with additional required protective equipment Limit protective gear when possible All protective equipment must be removed for conditioning activities Preparedness Mandatory Onsite Rapid Cooling Zone
Red	90.1-92.0	EXTREME CAUTION All Sports Try to avoid practice on turf, tennis courts, or asphalt Maximum outdoor practice time of 1 hour. No Outside Conditioning. Provide at least six separate rest breaks of minimum duration of 6 minutes each After a shortened outside practice, additional practice time (up to allowable amount) permitted indoors after rest period Preparedness Mandatory Onsite Rapid Cooling Zone
Black	≥92.1	DANGER All Sports ● Cancel outside practices ● Move practices inside if possible ● Cancel indoor practices if no air conditioning

For additional information please see UIL Heat Stress and Athletic Participation Recommendations

Practice Guidelines based on a localized Windchill Reading

Color Code

Windchill Range

Practice Guidelines based on a localized Windchill Reading

Athletes should dress in layers and keep clothing dry when possible.
Watch/monitor athletes for necessary action
Monitor for decreased windchill readings

Green

≥ 32

No precipitation

≥35

Precipitation

NO RESTRICTIONS

Blue

30-31

No precipitation

33-35

Precipitation

CAUTION

90 minutes of total exposure with 15 minute indoor break at the 45 minute mark

Preparedness

Have access to climate controlled space
Have Athletes Cover extremities with possible
Dry clothing (socks and gloves)

Pink

27-29

No precipitation

30-32

Precipitation

INCREASED CAUTION

60 minutes of total exposure with 15 minute indoor break at the 30 minute mark

Preparedness

Have access to climate controlled space
Have Athletes Cover extremities with possible
Dry clothing (socks and gloves)

Purple

≤ 26

No Precipitation

≤ 30

Precipitation

DANGER

Cancel outside practices and move practices inside if possible

Swimming and Diving

FINA (the International Swimming Federation) was established in 1908 and currently represents 202 separate national federations. FINA represents the International Olympic Committee and is the work governing body for aquatic sports. It determines the rules and regulations for swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming.

FINA Rules for Water Temperature

For swimming in both standard competition and the Olympics, FINA mandates a water temperature of between 25 and 28 degrees C, or between 77 and 82 degrees F.

Cold Policy— Swimming and Diving

Wind Chill Factor will be added to the Water Temperature; this number must equal to or be greater than 100 degrees F
Wind Chill Factor will be above 25 degrees F
Water temperature will not be below 70 degrees F

PfISD Lightning Policy

If lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius of the location, all outdoor events are then suspended for 30 minutes from the most recent strike within that radius. If an automated system is not available, use the Spark Lighting tool within the Zelus App. If that is unavailable, use the flash to bang method.

Chain of command that identifies who is to make the call to remove individuals from the field. Athletic Trainer -> Administrator on Duty-> Head Coach/Officials

Safe Shelter:

A safe location is any substantial, frequently inhabited building. The building should have four solid walls (not a dug out), electrical and telephone wiring, as well as plumbing, all of which aid in grounding a structure
The secondary choice for a safer location from the lightning hazard is a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and the windows completely closed. It is important to not touch any part of the metal framework of the vehicle while inside it during ongoing thunderstorms
It is not safe to shower, bathe, or talk on landline phones while inside of a safe shelter during thunderstorms (cell phones are ok)

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Temperature Guidelines

Pflugerville ISD Athletic Department

Practice Temperature Guidelines

Guidelines

Practice Guidelines based on a localized WBGT reading

Practice Guidelines based on a localized Windchill Reading

Swimming and Diving

Swimming and Diving

FINA Rules for Water Temperature

Cold Policy— Swimming and Diving

PfISD Lightning Policy

PfISD Lightning Policy

Safe Shelter:

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