Resources: Air Quality

Air Quality Guidelines

Due to the possible deterioration in air quality as a result of wildfires or other pollutants, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is being used as the guideline to for decision making by the CDMFA and SWEMFA as there is no legislated limits that prohibits outdoor activity. While club or league decision is being made based upon these guidelines, the parent shall be the ultimate decision maker in deciding whether they feel their youth athlete should participate in outdoor activities based upon their understanding and assessment of their youths risk factors and sensitivities to potential airborne pollutants. As a general rule, any participant with respiratory or heart conditions should reduce or avoid outdoor activities when the AQHI reaches 7 or more.

Practices Cancellations/Modifications

AHQI values will be evaluated up to the time of practice. Environment Canada maintains an online listing of AHQI values for Edmonton and the Surround Areas. For practices held at Confederation Park, the readings of the Lendrum Monitoring Station shall be considered.

 (Edmonton Monitoring Stations - Lendrum)

• If the AHQI is 3 or below, practice will continue as normal
• If the AHQI is between 4 and 6, be prepared for modified practice plan with reduced intensity, potential reduced practice duration, additional rest breaks
• If the AHQI is 7 or above, the training session will be cancelled. Coaches may elect to hold game film or play book reviews indoors.

Please monitor the RAMP app for practice updates when there is a potential or predicted air quality decline through the day

Game Cancellations

Game cancellations are governed by CDMFA Policy. This policy is being updated for 2025 and will be added when the policy is finalized