2-MINUTE DRILL: HEALTH & WELLNESS REMINDER
RENTON, Wash. (August 21, 2025) – As the fall sports season gets underway, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) reminds the Association’s membership that heat acclimatization, heat illness, air quality, and emergency action plans are critical topics of conversation. It is also important to start planning your pre-contest timeout cards for your contests. In today’s 2-Minute Drill presented by FinalForms, Justin Kesterson, WIAA Assistant Executive Director, shares critical information regarding health and wellness resources as the fall sports season begins.
Heat Index Calculator & Current Air Quality Guidelines
- To support schools and coaches in decision-making, the Heat Index Calculator is available on the WIAA’s Health & Wellness page. By entering a ZIP code, the tool provides recommendations for practice accommodations when needed. The site also links to the Department of Health’s (DOH) current Air Quality Guidelines. Schools should work with their risk managers and local DOH when adjusting practice accommodations.
Emergency Action Plans & Pre-Contest Timeout Cards
- Emergency Action Plans and Pre-Contest Timeout Cards have proven effective in saving lives and managing real-life emergencies during practices and contests. Templates for both are available on the WIAA’s Health & Wellness page. Now is a critical time to prepare, review, and practice emergency response protocols, and these resources provide a strong foundation.
