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National Stay Cool Day — Referees

For officials and referees

National Stay Cool Day for referees

Officials work the same hot fields as the athletes. April 8, 2027 is a free heat-safety day you can join with your association, school or league. Cool first. Transport second.

Learn Cool First. Know the heat rules card. Ice baths only where an athletic trainer is on site. Free tools work for game-day venues too.

Sign up your program Heat Rules Card

What referees can do

  • Join your school or league’s April 8 heat-safety day
  • Carry the same Cool First message: cool on site, call 911, then transport
  • Use free sideline tools so every venue has a plan before kickoff

Free tools

At least 175 documented exertional heat stroke deaths are on our memorial wall. Cool first. Call 911. Transport second.

Sign up — it’s free

For education and preparedness only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.