Due to possible deterioration in air quality as result of wildfires or other pollutants, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is being used as a guideline for decision making by the CDMFA as there is no legislated limit that prohibits outdoor activities.
Decisions to cancel or limit CDMFA sanctioned events including(but not limited to; jamboree or festival events, on field skills camps or coaching clinics and/or exhibition/league/playoff games, will be made in collaboration with CDMFA representatives, members of the Edmonton Officials Association(EFOA) and team coaches present on a case by case, game by game, and field by field basis with the parent being the ultimate decision maker as to whether they feel their child should participate in outdoor activities.
As a general rule, any participant with respiratory or heart conditions should reduce or avoid outdoor activities when the AQHI reaches 7 or more.
CDMFA will cancel scheduled games when the Air Quality Index is rated a 7 or higher, as this is the High Risk Zone and could affect player safety.
The Air quality will be measured using either the website www.airqualitv.alberta.ca/map or the Temtop M2200 handheld Air Quality Monitor, or a combination of both.
Guidelines are based on the best scientific information that is available. Please see the policies below for more information.
2023 Schedules, Reporting and Cancellations Policy (Scheduled for Revision)
CDMFA Air Quality Amendment 2023-9-19 (Scheduled for Revision)
