Playing in the Rain

3/21/2018 (Permalink)

A little water never hurt...

Spring 2018 has most definitely been a really wet one that is affecting outdoor sports. Chances are wherever you live the weather is probably subject to change at a moment's notice. Squalls, tornadoes, or electrical storms can occur with little warning. If your child is playing or practicing in less than ideal weather conditions, you need to be aware of the possible hazards and have a plan worked out ahead of time to avoid the kind of potentially dangerous situation that can develop.
Make sure that your child's team or club establish and enforce the policy to follow at every practice and game in the event of rain, thunder or lightning storms.
It is important to remember that rain and lightning are not the only weather hazards Heat on a sunny day can cause illness so make sure the heat index is not too high.
If the club or league won’t set a policy, you can always suggest to the coach at the first team meeting to put a plan in place to protect the kids. You not only need to educate your son's or daughter's coach, club and league, but your own kids as well.