Heat Index Guidelines - YMCA
• 95–99°F: Shorten each quarter by 2 minutes or each half by 4 minutes; include a 5-minute hydration break between quarters.
• 100–103°F: Shorten each quarter by 3 minutes or each half by 6 minutes; include a 6-minute hydration break between quarters.
• 104°F and above: All games and practices will be canceled.
The heat index will be checked at the start of each game and again at halftime. Practices may be canceled by individual teams, but all practices will be canceled if the heat index reaches 104°F before or during practice.