The Krunchies Heat Policy is to prevent injury, and possible death, from heat illness in Kruncies sessions and activity by assisting, coaches and participants to recognise and manage potentially dangerous heat situations. This policy is in line with Sports Medicine Australia Policy ( for more information click here )
The tables below provide approximate guides to weather conditions and appropriate individual and organisational responses.
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Possible modifying action for vigorous sustained activity
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Heat illness can occur in distance running. Caution over-motivation.
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Increase vigilance. Caution over-motivation.
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Moderate early pre-season training intensity. Reduce intensity and duration of play/training; take more breaks.
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Limit intensity. Limit duration to less than 60 minutes per session.
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Consider postponement to a cooler part of the day or cancellation.
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In line with the above policy above all attempts will be made for a session to proceed howeve client safety is paramount and will not be compromised.
