Practice Cancellation Policy/AQI

Practice Cancellation Policy Due to Heat or Unhealthy Air

It is the policy of the Lincoln Youth Soccer Club that physical activity outdoors for children during extreme heat or unhealthy air is not in the best interests of the child. Therefore, the following practice cancellation policies apply to all LYSC recreational and competitive teams:

Temperature:

• If the temperature in Lincoln, California, is greater than 100 degrees (F) at the time of practice, as measured on www. weather.com (typing in Lincoln, CA as the location), coaches are strongly encouraged to cancel practice and/or conduct a limited exertion or “walk-through” practice. Coaches are admonished to keep a close eye on players showing signs of the player suffering from heat-related illness, and any child without water or adequate hydration at practice shall not participate in even limited exertion practice. 
• If the temperature in Lincoln, CA, is greater than 105 degrees (F) at the time of practice, as measured on www. weather.com (typing in Lincoln, CA as location), all practices for all LYSC teams MUST be cancelled. 

Air Quality:

• If the Air Quality in Lincoln, CA is greater than 127 Air Quality Index (AQI), as measured at www.sparetheair.com (and clicking on “current conditions at a location closest to tto the practice site, (such as the Roseville, CA link), coaches are strongly encouraged to cancel practice and/or conduct a limited exertion or “walk-through” practice. 
• If the Air Quality in Lincoln, CA is greater than 150 Air Quality Index (AQI), as measured at www.sparetheair.com (and clicking on “current conditions at a location closest to tto the practice site, (such as the Roseville, CA link), all practices for all LYSC teams MUST be cancelled.