Goals:
To provide safeguards against hazards of extreme heat illness
To provide policies and procedures to be followed by all Uvalde CISD Athletic Department Personnel
Introduction:
Emergencies may arise at any time during athletic events. Expedient action will be taken in order
to provide the best possible care to the athlete during emergencies and/or life threatening
conditions. The development of an emergency plan will help ensure the best care will be
provided.
The extreme heat, in our region is a concern to the health and safety of our athletes. Heat
injuries cannot always be prevented, but with education and controlled practice procedures, heat
related illness could be minimized.
Key Conclusions:
The education and implementation of heat policies will not prevent all heat illnesses, but a policy
will enable us to minimize these problems. The key is to educate our coaches,
sponsors/directors, student-athletes, students, and parents in strategies to minimize the risk of
heat illnesses.
UCISD Heat Policy
