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UIL Heat Rule Record-Keeping and Emergency Action Plan Requirements

What WBGT readings to document, what your emergency action plan must include for heat and cold-water immersion, and the part that ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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A Superintendent's WBGT Compliance Checklist for Texas Districts

A district-level WBGT compliance checklist for the UIL heat rule: inventory sites, set zone classes, stage ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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What Is WBGT, and Why It Replaced the Heat Index for Athletics

WBGT adds sun and wind to temperature and humidity to measure heat stress for athletes. What it is, how it ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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Does the UIL Heat Rule Apply to Marching Band? Yes, and Here Is What Directors Need

Yes. The UIL WBGT requirement covers outdoor marching band, not just athletics. What it means for directors ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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Texas WBGT Activity Thresholds: What Each Reading Requires

How Texas WBGT zones escalate, the 79.7F and 82F cooling-zone trigger, and how to find your Class 2 or Class ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read