**All required documents must be uploaded**

to www.aktivate.com.

See Athlete Requirements page for directions.

Approval required prior to participation.

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Mandatory 5 day Heat Acclimation: 

July 31st, August 1st, 2nd, 5th, & 6th

More info below...

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Tryouts: August 7th, 8th & 9th  

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Acclimatization and Re-Acclimatization 

(1) Practice begins for the HCMSAL 24 season on July 15, however, the acclimatization begins on July 29th.

1. In the first five days of practice for any student, the practice may not last longer than two (2) hours, and the student may wear no other protective football equipment except helmet and mouthpieces. NOTE: (a) The time for a session shall be measured from the time the players report to the practice or workout area until they leave that area. (b) During acclimatization practices, teams may hold a walk-through as long as there is at least a three-hour break between the two activities.

(2) Re-Acclimatization – Required for any athlete who misses five (5) consecutive days of practice for any reason. 

a. Day 1: 1.5 hours conditioning - helmets only

b. Day 2: 2 hours practice - helmets only

c. Day 3: 2.5 hours practice with helmets and shoulder pads

d. Day 4: 2.5 hours practice with full pads

e. Day 5: 2.5 hours practice with full pads or play a game.