Thursday, January 20, 2011

1-20 MEET CANCELED


We are canceled for today because of the cold weather. We will practice indoors. The chart above and the info below constitute the Minnesota State High School League guidelines.

Participation in the Cold
MSHSL’s Current standard for Nordic Skiing
Blue <-4 degrees F - (Ambient Temperature)FIS** — No competition limit. Severe frostbite and hypothermia risk. No metal jewelry. Eye protection for frostbite. Cancel events which are > 1 minute in duration or produce speeds > 10 MPH or if wind is > 10 MPH.
Black < -20 degrees F - (Ambient Temperature) or < -40 degrees F wind chillRecommended lower limit for practice and training. Extreme frostbite and hypothermia risk. No exposed skin. Extra layers. Wind shell for entire body.

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