Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Categories:
- Low Risk (1-3): Air quality is considered good, and outdoor activities can proceed as scheduled.
- Moderate Risk (4-6): Moderate air quality; activities can continue, but individuals with respiratory conditions should take precautions.
- High Risk (7-9): Play is permissible with caution and modified activities. Unhealthy for sensitive individuals and groups; consider rescheduling or modifying outdoor activities. Baseball activities should be carefully evaluated.
- Very High Risk (10+): Play may not be permissible for Baseball Sask Events. Very unhealthy; outdoor activities may need to be rescheduled if possible, and individuals with health concerns should avoid prolonged exertion.
Decision-Making Process:
- Air quality can vary throughout the province, and the responsibility for enacting the recommended adaptations described above is the responsibility of the local association, host team, or tournament committee.
- The host team must communicate with the umpire to understand if they are comfortable during periods of high risk. The umpire must communicate with the local association, host team, or tournament committee if they are at risk of not being able to attend with the High- Risk category (7-9).
- The local association needs to abide by the field user agreements of the municipal policy if it exists.
- At Provincial Championships, the onsite tournament committee will have the primary responsibility for making decisions and recommendations related to air quality.
Click the link below to show a summary of current Air Quality Health Index values and forecast maximums for your area: