Sports, Heat and Young Athletes

The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures and humidity all week long. This means: air quality alerts, excessive heat and potentially hazardous weather.

The Centers for Disease Control advises adults working with youths to heed the following precautions and advisories:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Replace salt and minerals
• Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen
• Schedule outdoor activities for the mornings and evenings
• Pace yourself

This extreme heat comes as area youths are playing outdoors and attending summer sports camps. 

The Gambrills Odenton Recreation Council football teams and The track and field programs are already practicing at Arundel High School.

Nicki Mayo, from our almost-neighbor Crofton Patch, caught up with Living Waters’ coach Eva J. Bryant to get tips on how to keep young athletes safe in the Code Orange and Red heat.