Weather
Policy and Guidelines
The safety of our players, coaches, referees, and families is the primary concern of AC Inspire. Please review our Weather Policy and Guidelines below for important information regarding weather-related decisions, cancellations, and schedule changes.
AC Inspire Heat Guidelines
AC Inspire uses the US Soccer’s Recognize to Recover program as the basis for our heat guidelines.
Dealing With Extreme Heat
AC Inspire strives to make sure our players safety is a top priority. We will:
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Actively monitor heat temperatures to prevent heat related illnesses
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Increase the number and duration of hydration breaks
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Shorten practice/reduce intensity of exercises
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Postponing practice/competition until cooler parts of the day
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Educate staff on the signs and symptoms of heat related
illness and early management
Determining when to Cancel or Postpone
The AC Inspire Board will use the following chart as a strong guideline for deciding when it is safe to practice. This chart is in accordance with the Recognize to Recover Guidelines:
AC Inspire Cold Weather Guidelines
AC Inspire uses the US Soccer’s Recognize to Recover program as the basis for our cold weather guidelines.
Dress for the Cold
Layering clothing in a specific way is recommended and very effective. The layers can be added or removed based on body temperature and changing environmental conditions, such as temperature and wind. During colder training months, players must wear hats and gloves and layer clothing as described below. Players should avoid sweating before going outside because your body will cool too quickly. Players should wear the following layers:
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Inner Layer 1 - wicking layer (wool or polyester)
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Middle Layer 2 - insulated layer (fleece or wool)
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Outer Layer 3 - water & windproof layer
During the winter months (December through March), the AC Inspire Board will notify the coaches and team managers if outdoor sessions are canceled due to cold weather. Coaches and team managers can not cancel sessions without approval from the AC Inspire Board. Coaches and team managers will be notified by 2pm the day of on weekdays and by 8pm the night before for weekend sessions.
Determining the “Feels Like” Temperature
The AC Inspire Board will convert the forecasted temperature and wind speed into a “feels like” temperature using the following chart from US Soccer.
The AC Inspire Board has set the following “feel like” temperature guidelines for deciding when to cancel practices/games:
Note: In wet environments with colder conditions, the AC Inspire Board will use additional caution to recognize potential cold injuries.