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131Days 6-141. Beginning no earlier than Day 6 and continuing through Day 14, double-practice days must be followed by a single-practice day.a. On single-practice days, 1 walk-through is permitted, separated from the practice by at least 3- hours continuous rest.b. When a double practice day is followed by a rest day, another double-practice day is permitted after the rest day.c. The 3-hour recovery period should take place in a cool environment, with no sport- or conditioning-related activity permitted (e.g. speed or agility drills, strength training, conditioning, or walk-through). Treatment with the athletic trainer is permitted as is classroom work and/or video review.2. On a double-practice day neither practice may exceed 3 hours in duration nor may student-athletes participate in more than 5 total hours of practice.a. Warm-up, stretching, cool-down, walk-through, conditioning, and weight-room activities must be included as part of the total practice time.b. The 2 practices must be separated by at least 3 continuous hours in a cool environment.c. The 3-hour recovery period should take place in a cool environment, with no sport- or conditioning-related activity permitted (e.g. speed or agility drills, strength training, conditioning, or walk-through). Treatment with the athletic trainer is permitted as is classroom work and/or video review.3. Because the risk of exertional heat illnesses during the preseason heat-acclimatization period is high, it is recommended that an athletic trainer be on site before, during and after all practices. This is not required.Day Heat Acclimatization Practice Plan Equipment Allowed1 One practice per day (3 hours maximum),1 hour walkthrough after 3 hour restHelmet only2 One practice per day (3 hours maximum),1 hour walkthrough after 3 hour restHelmet only3 One practice per day (3 hours maximum),1 hour walkthrough after 3 hour restHelmet & Shoulder pads4 One practice per day (3 hours maximum),1 hour walkthrough after 3 hour restHelmet & Shoulder pads5 One practice per day (3 hours maximum),1 hour walkthrough after 3 hour restHelmet & Shoulder pads6-14 • May begin double practice sessions• Double practice cannot exceed 5 total hours,• 3 hour maximum per session. 3 hours rest between practice sessions• Double practice day must alternate with a• single practice day or rest day• Single practice days are 3 hour maximum with a 1 hour walk-through following a 3 hour rest• If practice occurs on 6 consecutive days during acclimatization 1 full day of complete rest is required (traditionally Sundays)Full padsMinimum practices :Each athlete must complete a minimum number of practices prior to competition• Cross Country, Girls Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swimming, Boys Soccer: 9 practice days• Girls Tennis: 7 practice days• Football: 12 practice days• Golf will be exempt from the Heat Acclimatization Policy• Fall Baseball: 4 practice days• Fall Softball: 4 practice daysCPR/AED TRAININGAll coaches (paid and volunteer) must be trained in CPR/AED by a recognized provider whose curriculum is like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.COMPETITIVE AND SIDELINE CHEERLEADING REST REQUIREMENTOne (1) calendar day of rest must be taken every IHSA calendar week where jumping, tumbling, and building skills take place.