WEATHER

 

Weather Guidelines

Referees and coaches need to check the heat index before games and practices. The following are the MYSA recommended guidelines for periods of high heat:

 

Heat Index: Recommended Guidelines
Up to 89° Normal play
90 - 99F: Mandatory 2-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by 5 minutes.
90° - 99° Mandatory 2-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by 10 minutes.
105°+ Suspend play


Please check the USA Today web site for additional information in regards to how temperature and humidity combine to make it feel hotter.