Temperature Safety Policy

Air Quality Index (AQI) below 100: Activities allowed

Air Quality Index (AQI) between 100-127 Parents can hold their child out of practice. Coaches are to minimize aerobic activity at practice. Coaches may cancel if they feel that conditions merit it.

127 Air Quality Index (AQI) If the Air Quality in the greater Roseville area is greater than 127, all training and soccer activities for all RYSC teams MUST be cancelled

Unfortunately, readings are not real time and there can be a lag of an hour or more between when the readings are recorded and when they are updated on the website. Due to a sudden shift in winds f.e. conditions can be better or worse than what is being reported. After 3:30pm (which typically is the updated 3pm reading) if the club has not canceled training that day, it becomes the coaches’ and parents responsibility to monitor the AQI.

Parents and coaches to use their best judgement if conditions are safe. If you can see the smoke, smell it, or the kids are complaining about itchy throats or having trouble breathing, then the soccer training should be cancelled immediately. 

Coaches and parents are encouraged to always keep the health and safety of our players at the forefront of any decision.

Air Quality Index (AQI) below 127: Activities allowed

Air Quality Index (AQI) between 127-150 If the Air Quality in the greater Roseville area is greater than 127 Air Quality Index (AQI), all RYSC coaches are strongly encouraged to cancel practice, and/or conduct a limited exertion or “walk through” practice only.

Air Quality Index (AQI) above 150 If the Air Quality in Roseville area is greater than 150 Air Quality Index (AQI), all practices for all RYSC teams MUST be cancelled.

On the ground conditions may merit further cancellation at the discretion of the board.

Unfortunately, readings are not real time and there can be a lag of an hour or more between when the readings are recorded and when they are updated on the website. Due to a sudden shift in winds f.e. conditions can be better or worse than what is being reported. After 3:30pm (which typically is the updated 3pm reading) if the club has not canceled training that day, it becomes the coaches’ and parents responsibility to monitor the AQI.

Parents and coaches to use their best judgement if conditions are safe. If you can see the smoke, smell it, or the kids are complaining about itchy throats or having trouble breathing, then the soccer training should be cancelled immediately. 

Coaches and parents are encouraged to always keep the health and safety of our players at the forefront of any decision.