Extreme Hot Weather
Coaches and managers have a Duty of Care with Under 18s playing in youth fixtures or open-age cricket, and they should consider the guidance below.
Hydration
Ensure that there are regular drinks breaks; it is suggested ten overs maximum between drinks, which, when possible, are taken in the shade.
All under 18 will wear helmets when batting or standing up, keeping wicket. Umpires should regularly check for signs of overheating and, where necessary, have additional drinks breaks. A wicket-keeper could be wearing a helmet for their entire game.
Sun Safety
Encourage all to wear long-sleeved shirts and floppy hats rather than baseball-style caps.
Advise youngsters not to play casual cricket before a match or between innings. They should be encouraged to wait in the shade. Sun blocker/creams should be provided by parents/carers. Parents should apply suitable sun blocker liberally and have spare available to top up. Parents must be consulted to ensure there is no risk of an anaphylactic or allergic reaction to a product.
Playing regulations
If you cannot move the date or starting time, consider:
• Using smaller boundaries
• Decrease the number of overs bowled
• Playing 12 or 13 aside to enable rotation
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