NOAA Heat Index chart

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Association has designed a heat index chart that provides general guidelines for assessing the potential severity of heat stress.  Schools are advised to check your local heat index readings to ensure children are protected during practice and rest periods. 

http://www.momsteam.com/alpha/features/nutrition/noaa_heat_index_chart.shtml

To futher reduce heat fatigue, Mom’s are encouraged to fundraise for shade structures to ensure players have shelter from the sun.  Shade structures are manufactured using UV stabilized polyethelene, which breathes creating a cooler cushion underneath, which is ideal for giving cool relief to football players during the summer.  Additionally shade structures are 15 degrees cooler than conventional steel roofs and are therefore a preferred shade option for sports today.  See our structures at www.shade4schools.com and learn how you can fundraise for your child’s football team today.