soccer in bad weather

Hot and Humid Conditions

First and foremost, keep your body hydrated by drinking regular small amounts of water or pure fruit juice. Use sunscreen, preferably the ones for sports, they won't run in your eyes and irritate them. Wear a hat when not playing. If there is no shade on the side-lines, bring an umbrella. If you feel dizzy or get headaches, you may have suffered from sunstroke. Get edical attention immediately. Make sure you bring your own water bottle with plenty of ice cubes and have it close to the field for the quick water break. Do not share water bottles with others if you can avoid it. Never jump into cold water immediately after strenuous exercise.

Cold and Wet Conditions

Put on the shin pads. Over the shin pads, put a thin sock. Over the sock put a plastic bag (no holes-blow air in to test). Over the plastic bag put your regular soccer socks. Put on a T-shirt. Put a very thin rain jacket over the T-shirt and put your regular uniform on top. When practicing or on the sideline, put the hood on. Bring an umbrella and a change of dry clothes in your sports bag. Protect the sports bag by placing it inside a big plastic garbage bag and keep it on the bench or on a chair to keep contents dry.