Air Quality Health Index Guidelines
Saskatoon Adult Soccer follows the government of Canada’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and the Real-Time Air Quality Map via Purple Air.
Click the above link for details.
| Health Risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health Messages |
|---|
| At Risk Population* | General Population |
|---|
| Low | 1 - 3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
| Moderate | 4 - 6 | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. | No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| High | 7 - 10 | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| Very High | Above
10 | Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion. | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
* People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.
We may stop play when the AQHI reaches level 8.
Games are only cancelled ahead of the game time with confirmation and notification from the SAS office. Please see the News page for announcements.
Games may be cancelled at the field with the Referee's discretion and confirmation of the Air Quality reaching level 8.
