Inclement Weather Policy

Sportable has seen climate change exponentially impact our programming in many unexpected ways in recent years. Because we are committed to creating opportunities and transforming lives, we have written climate change-informed weather policies that consider the safety of our athletes, volunteers, and staff. We also recognize the importance of providing as much of our scheduled programming as possible and commit to continuing to do so.

Staff and coaches must adhere to the following protocol:

  • Up to 4 hours before outdoor programming, if the heat index is predicted to be between 90 and 94 at the time of programming, Sportable staff can cancel programming at their discretion; coaches must consult with Sportable staff prior to canceling and all communications must go through Sportable staff.
  • Up to 4 hours before outdoor programming, if the heat index is predicted to be 95+ at the time of programming, programming will be canceled.
  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.
  • Up to 4 hours before outdoor programming, if a Freeze Warning is issued during the time of programming, programming will be canceled.

  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.
  • Up to 4 hours before outdoor programming, if a Freeze Warning is issued during the time of programming, programming will be canceled.

     

  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.
  • By 3PM the day of an evening program, if the Air Quality is forecasted to be between 100-150 all Outdoor Programming participants will receive a text and email communication to notify them of the air quality. As always, attendance is up to the discretion of the participants. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.
  • By 3PM the day of an evening program, if the Air Quality is forecasted to be 150+ all Outdoor Programming will be canceled.
  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.
  • Visit the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality website here to check current Air Quality Levels.
  • By 3PM the day of an evening program, if wind speeds are reaching 25 mph+ outdoor programming, especially those that take place on the water, the program may be canceled at the discretion of Sportable Program Staff or Coaches.

  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.

  • Visit NOAA National Weather Service website here to view the Beaufort Wind Scale.
  • By 3PM the day of an evening program, if a warning for a Tornado is issued ALL Sportable programming is canceled (both indoor and outdoor).
  • If programs are scheduled for early morning, staff and coaches can check and rely on forecasts the evening prior. Sportable staff and coaches can cancel programming at their discretion.

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