Hydration - QSS Guidelines

INTRODUCTION

1.  Queensland School Sport programs provide both sporting and educational opportunities for students.   The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that students become aware of the benefits of proper hydration practices before, during and after physical activity.

2.  It is essential therefore that all team management at Queensland School Sport events ensure that students are not placed at risk and are properly hydrated before participating in physical activity.


KEY MESSAGES

1.  The following messages should be used to help convey the benefits of proper hydration:.

2.  THIRST IS A POOR INDICATOR OF FLUID NEED.

3.  HYDRATE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PLAY.


SUGGESTED PROCEDURES

1.  The following procedures are suggested for all Queensland School Sport events:
     1.1.  Host regions should ensure that water is available at all venues at all times and, if necessary, water
     carriers should be provided during matches.  Other fluids which may be used include diluted sports drinks,
     diluted cordial and diluted fruit juices.  Carbonated drinks should not be used.
     1.2.  The procedures to be followed for providing fluid to students during competition should be clearly
     identified at the pre-event meeting or in pre-event bulletins.
     1.3.  Sports which do not have appropriate scheduled re-hydration strategies (eg, drinks breaks) should
     implement strategies for allowing fluid to be provided to participants during matches.
     1.4.  Scheduled breaks in matches should be used to actively promote the benefits of hydration to
     participants.
     1.5.  Where possible, team management should actively promote the use of interchange rules as a tool to
     prevent dehydration.
     1.6.  Participating teams may designate their own water carriers.  These may be adults but cannot be the
     team coach.
     1.7.  No water carrier is to engage in the coaching of individuals or the team whilst on the field of play.
     1.8.  All students should provide their own personal water bottle.  During matches, these should be located
     immediately next to the playing area to enable players to help themselves (at appropriate times) during
     matches.

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