Current year-round policy · last source review

Georgia WBGT rules for high school sports.

Georgia requires a scientifically approved on-site WBGT instrument. Forecast values can preview the bands but cannot activate official instructions.

What coaches need to know

Under 82°F: normal activity with at least three 3-minute rest breaks each hour.
82.0–86.9°F: use discretion and provide at least three 4-minute rest breaks each hour.
87.0–89.9°F: maximum 2-hour practice, football equipment restrictions, and four 4-minute breaks each hour.
90.0–92.0°F: maximum 1-hour practice, no football protective equipment or conditioning, and 20 total minutes of rest.
92.1°F and above: no outdoor workouts.

By-Law 2.67 — Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity

The policy is year-round for practices and voluntary conditioning in all sports. GHSA requires a scientifically approved on-site WBGT instrument and readings at least every 30 minutes beginning 30 minutes before practice.

Condition	What the coach does
WBGT up to 81.9°	Normal activities Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour, at least 3 minutes each. Provide unlimited hydration in a cooling zone out of direct sunlight.
WBGT 82°–86.9°	Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise Watch at-risk athletes carefully. Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour, at least 4 minutes each. Provide unlimited hydration in a cooling zone out of direct sunlight.
WBGT 87°–89.9°	Limit practice to 2 hours and modify football equipment Limit practice to 2 hours. For football, restrict equipment to helmet, shoulder pads, and shorts; remove protective equipment for conditioning. For all sports, provide at least four separate rest breaks each hour, at least 4 minutes each.
WBGT 90°–92°	Limit practice to 1 hour with no conditioning Limit practice to 1 hour. For football, no protective equipment may be worn and no conditioning is permitted. For all sports, distribute 20 minutes of rest throughout the hour.
WBGT 92.1° and above	No outdoor workouts Delay outdoor practice until a cooler on-site WBGT level is reached.

Source reviewed 2026-07-30. An on-site WBGT reading is required for the official call.

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