Athletics → Health/Safety → Heat & Hydration

Heat

• Fall Heat Plan (MCPS Guidelines and Procedures for Fall Heat Acclimatization) 
• Fall Heat Plan Questions and Answers  
• Weather Guidelines (Extracted from the MCPS High School Athletics Handbook)
• Heat Index
• Environmental and Non-environmental Risk Factors (MPSSAA document "Model Policy for Preseason-Practice Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student-Athletes", page 8)
• Extreme Heat: Prevention Guide (CDC)

Hydration

• Hydration Awareness (MPSSAA document "Model Policy for Preseason-Practice Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student-Athletes", page 6)
• Keeping it Cool Hydration Tips for Athletes (MCPS)
• Hydration Color Chart (MPSSAA)
• Position Statement and Recommendations for Maintaining Hydration to Optimize Performance and Minimize the risk for Exertional Heat Illness (NFHS)
• Position Statement and Recommendations to the Use of Energy Drinks by Young Athletes (NFHS)