The TSSAA Board of Control passed a proposal that requires a heat policy for all its member schools. The requirements of the policy include adjustments which must be made for activities depending on the heat index at the location where the activities take place.
The TSSAA Heat policy is the minimum standard that member schools must follow.
The TSSAA Heat policy will prohibit schools from practicing when the heat index at the location of the activity is in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Member schools must be in compliance with this policy beginning with the 2009-2010 TSSAA Fall Sports first practice dates.
See chart summarizing the required adjustments for specific heat indexes.