Athletic Directors:
With the winter weather potential coming up this week, travel and games may be impacted. Please take a minute to review the TAPPS weather policies as outlined in Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws.
Section 138.V
- Temperature
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- In the event the outside temperature or heat index reaches 100 degrees as determined by the home team or event host, inter school contests shall not be played without the mutual consent of all teams involved in the contest.
- In the event the outside temperature or chill factor reaches 32 degrees as determined by the home team or event host, inter school contests shall not be played without the mutual consent of all teams involved in the contest.
- A school that is following the above guidelines shall not be required to forfeit contests.
- Travel
- In the event of snow, ice or other weather conditions affecting travel, consideration should be given to the travel involved before and after a contest.
- A school that determines travel conditions to be unsafe shall not be required to forfeit contests.
- Communication between the two competing schools is vital. To prioritize the safety of all participating teams and fans, organizers should be prepared to modify game schedules. This may involve adjusting the start time—making the game earlier or later—or even changing the date