Heat and Hydration

Heat illness and injury can range from a simple muscle cramp to life threatening heat stroke. Catastrophic heat
injuries are preventable. The most important components in preventing heat injury are the prevention of dehydration and limiting activity when temperature and humidity make it near impossible for the body to cool through evaporation of sweat.

Following is a list of resources related to heat and hydration. This is important information for coaches in all sports.

Calculate Today's Heat Index »

VHSL Heat Guidelines

VHSL Fall Practice Guidelines

Heat Index Chart

Heat Safety Information

Recommendations for Hydration to Prevent Heat Illness

Heat Stress and Athletic Participation

Gatorade Hydration Video - "Fueling Sports Performance"

Importance of Preseason Acclimation (sample letter to parents)

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Location

1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609

Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.

Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.

I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.

Contact us

Phone: 434-977-8475
Fax: 434-977-5943
Email: info@vhsl.org

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