Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation
Weather Guidelines

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation has implemented the following guidelines to deal with extreme heat and cold weather at all youth games and practices. It is designed to provide participants with a standard for safe play in situations of extreme heat and cold weather.

Heat Guidelines

The two values that the LSPR will take into account when modifying or cancelling games/practices are air temperature and relative humidity. The combination of these two elements reflects the heat index. We will rely on the heat index reading that is updated hourly by the National Weather Service.

The LSPR has defined five heat index zones. These zones are based on recommended guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for participation in sports activities during periods of extreme heat. Because the heat index does not take into account wind and direct sunlight, two degrees will be added to the stated heat index on sunny and still days. Likewise, two degrees will be subtracted on cloudy and windy days.

White Zone
Heat index of 65-80 degrees. In this range, the participant is in very little danger from heat and no special measures will be taken by the LSPR.

Yellow Zone
Heat index of 81-98 degrees. In this range, coaches will be encouraged to take extra steps to protect their players by making sure they keep them hydrated and by encouraging frequent substitution during games and practices.

Orange Zone
Heat index of 99-105 degrees. In this range, the LSPR will implement the following at games: all measures taken in the Yellow Zone and water coolers will be available at each complex for players/parents/fans. If it is a practice day, coaches are instructed to keep players well hydrated and to take frequent breaks.

Red Zone
Heat index ranging of 106-115 degrees. In this range, the LSPR will implement the following for games: all measures taken in the yellow and orange zones and the length of the game will be modified according to the schedule below:

 Flag Football - games reduced 10 minutes or 5 minutes each halve
 In-Line Hockey - games would switch from halves to quarters and games reduced 6 minutes or 1.5 minutes per quarter.

If it is a practice day, coaches are instructed to reduce the time of practice from 1 hour to 45 minutes, take frequent breaks and keep players well hydrated.

Black Zone
Heat index above 115. In this range, LSPR will cancel all games and practices until the index returns to 115 or below. Notification will be given through the cancellation line.

Note - During the course of the day, the heat index will rise and fall depending upon the time of day, amount of wind, cloud cover, etc. The above program modifications could also change throughout the course of the day, especially on the weekend. For example, a 1 pm game on Saturday could be played under the Orange Zone guidelines and a 4 pm game could be played under Red Zone guidelines. Coaches and parents will be notified of the appropriate zone of play by the Site Supervisor and/or the cancellation number - 969-1516.

Cold Weather Guidelines

Dry conditions, wind chill above 32* F, temperature above 40* F - Games will be played.

Wet condition (Ex: rain, drizzle, etc.) wind chill above 40* F, temperature above 48* F - Games will be played.

Thunderstorm & Lightning Guidelines

When lightning is detected in the 0 to 6 mile range, staff will stop play and clear the fields for fifteen (15) minutes. A long blast of the whistle will be sounded to notify players and parents to clear the field. Players and parents can take shelter in their vehicles or under the field house shelter. If in the event, another strike occurs with the fifteen minutes, an additional fifteen minutes will be added to the time. For example: If the detector goes off at 7:10 pm, play will be stopped until 7:25 pm. If another strike occurs at 7:16 pm, the time would be reset to 7:31 pm. The Park and Recreation staff takes lightning very serious and the safety of our participants is very important.

The above are merely guidelines and it is the responsibility of parents and players to make the ultimate decision as to the participation of LSPR events when heat, cold and lightning may be a factor, taking into consideration the age and physical condition of the player. Parents also have the ultimate responsibility to inform their child about the dangers of heat and need for protection, including sunscreen and proper hydration.
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