Hydration TO's

[M Buck]

Much of these last two weeks have been spent trying to stay cool in 110 degree Heat Index and now we are approaching scrimmages with games to follow. I haven't heard anything "officially" regarding Hydration Time Outs for the 2015 season. How do you plan on handling this situation?

[Cowman52]

We handle it

[TexDoc]

When I'm about to pass out, time to call a time out and get water for everyone. 

[copedaddy]

I'm with Doc, but it seems that with larger schools, 4A and up they sub and platoon both sides of the ball so it is not so much an issue. Lower classifications may be more of an issue. I think officials are the ones that need to be aware of the situation with their own hydration since we don't get subs and a rest. As a former B, there are games where water is far and few between.  Maybe we should carry camel packs like I have seen in other states. Not for me though, I am slow enough already without a gallon of water on my back.

[TexDoc]

I'm with Doc, but it seems that with larger schools, 4A and up they sub and platoon both sides of the ball so it is not so much an issue. Lower classifications may be more of an issue. I think officials are the ones that need to be aware of the situation with their own hydration since we don't get subs and a rest. As a former B, there are games where water is far and few between.  Maybe we should carry camel packs like I have seen in other states. Not for me though, I am slow enough already without a gallon of water on my back.

You're absolutely right.  We need water breaks for us probably more than the players.  A good time is after a change of possession once a quarter or as needed.  R's should tell the coaches before the game that they may take a water break for a good minute each quarter if there aren't time outs taken, and they need to designate a water person to get the water out there to us if possible.  Stay hydrated boys.  We don't have to kill ourselves.  It was 103 here yesterday with a heat index of 109.