Hot Weather Policy

Hot Weather Policy

Rationale

Metro Minor Lacrosse and its Member Associations (MA)have a responsibility to ensure the health and wellbeing of players, volunteers, officials and spectators. In fulfilling this responsibility, all members have a duty to provide and maintain an environment that is safe and

without risks to health.

This Hot Weather Policy will assist volunteers, players, officials and spectators to undertake necessary action in cases of extreme hot weather. This is to prevent injury, and possible death, from heat illness by recognising and managing potentially dangerous heat situations

Games in Hot Weather

The League shall review temperature forecasts issued by Environment Canada. If a heat warning has been issued the league can use the game formats below:

Member Association Requirements During Hot Weather 

MA’s shall encourage all teams and players to drink fluids prior to and during all games to avoid dehydration and for rehydration following competitions.

In all games, teams shall ensure that there is an adequate supply of water for drinking and refreshment and the appropriate breaks are taken as necessary during these games.

Teams will make every effort to provide adequate resources for players to participate including such items as the provision of water, ice, wet towels, etc, and will monitor their players to ensure that they are fit enough to participate or continue to participate.

First Aid Treatment

Players and officials with any symptoms of heat illness shall immediately cease play. They shall have immediate first aid treatment including 

• Strip off any excess clothing;
• Soak with water;
• Fan;
• Ice placed in the groin and armpits is also helpful.

The aim is to reduce body temperature as quickly as possible. The individual should immediately be referred for treatment by a medical professional.