Sports Safety

Your decision to call the game can literally be a matter of life or death. Don't risk lives – know when to cancel outdoor activities.

 National Lightning Safety Institute -- The safety authority on lightning offers guidelines and policies

 Camping Safety -- a meteorologist and scoutmaster from Oklahoma shares some safety tips

 Lightning Safety Report -- Sample guidelines from the Virginia High School League 2000 -- 2002 Athletic/Activity Policy Manual (PDF, 49 k)

 Position Paper on Lightning Safety -- From the National Athletic Trainers Association

 Workshop Sparks Lightning Policy -- A summary of Salem's safety program