But what about rehearsals? As the chill of fall and hints of winter start becoming a factor in rehearsal preparations, let’s talk about some important safety precautions we can take to ensure that students are as prepared for the cold as they are for the heat<\/a>.<\/p> If you’re from the Midwest or the North East, snow, or at least extreme cold temperatures, are a mainstay of your existence. It’s common to hear Midwesterners say that fall lasts a week, winter lasts 6 months, and spring may decide to show up for a day. However, our body’s reaction to heat and cold is entirely relative. While the South and Pacific West think 60 degrees calls for puffy jackets and layers, someone in Wisconsin sees 60 and rushes to open the lake house for the summer! The same applies to our perception of hot temperatures. <\/p> With that said, nearly everyone in marching band will experience the “cold part” of the season. From students to staff, important safety measures need to be considered when planning for rehearsals toward the tail end of the season. Cold conditions, raise a serious risk for performers and staff alike. In order to maintain peak performance and drive the final push of the season, staff need to know the risks cold weather poses and how to prevent injury\/illness due the cold.<\/p> The NFHS Band Safety<\/a> course outlines guidelines and tools needed to understand cold weather risk and how to mitigate it.<\/p> Proper preparation for cold weather is vital even when the performers and staff members are not yet at rehearsal. This is especially important for winter guard rehearsals and pep band gigs. Parents can help educate their young drivers on safety in cold and winter weather conditions.<\/p> Taking care of your body and demonstrating preparedness no matter the conditions will pay dividends in the end for you and your program. No matter if you’re wrapping up the marching season, preparing for winter bowl games, or heading to winter guard rehearsal, it is important to heed the weather and armor your body against uncomfortable conditions. For more information on this topic or for additional resources regarding cold weather risks, mitigation, and more, enroll in the free NFHS Band Safety Course<\/a>! <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s October! State band competitions, the end of high school football, and the middle of college gameday are upon us! With BOA Grand Nationals only 3 weeks away, schools are pushing through the end of the season with drive and intensity! 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<\/figure>Tips and Tricks.<\/h3>
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<\/figure>Other considerations and mitigation.<\/h3>
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<\/figure>Hydrate!<\/h3>
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dshowcase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Spongebob-Gif.gif\" "\\"Spongebob")
<\/figure>Arriving in One Piece.<\/h3>
Learn More.<\/h3>