Two-A-

Two-A-Day PracticesBy: Andy Harmsen

1New Regulations for 2013 Specifically, the new regulations during the acclimatization period that effect the states 342 programs and 21,200 athletes addresses the following areas

(1) There shall be no more than one practice per day.

(2) A practice is defined as a period of time in which a student participates in physical activity.

(3) A practice cannot exceed three (3) hours in length. Warm-up, stretching, speed and agility rules.

Heat IllnessSpectrum of disorders caused by environmental heat exposureSymptoms include fainting, cramps, and heat exhaustion.The worst is Heat Stroke. This can cause long lasting side effects and causes many deaths each year.

No Two-a-DaysHeat StrokeChild SafetyApplies to all programs

For Two-A-DaysTraditionHasnt been an issue in Iowa yetBuilds character, gets kids ready for the real worldWill programs actually obey the new rule?

MediationShould have kept two-a-day practices, just made stricter laws on water breaks and length of practicesShould have made stricter punishments and better ways to regulate the rules already in place

Works CitedTharp, Todd. "IHSAA Pre-Season Football Changes Target Pre-Season Practices, Player Safety, Heat Acclimatization."IHSAA. Iowa High School Athletic Association, n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013.Williams, John. Telephone interview. 05 Apr. 2013.Silvers, Chris. Telephone interview. 04 April. 2013Olejniczach, Steve. Telephone interview. 05 April. 2013McDonough, Dr. Brett. Telephone interview. 05 April. 2013