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Heat and Hydration Guidelines

Heat stress is best described as excessive exposure to heat that may lead to several heat conditions
ranging from mild symptoms such as heat rash, prickly heat, heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting),
heat exhaustion to more life-threatening conditions, like heat stroke. People suffer from heat stress
when the body absorbs more heat than it can dispel. Anyone can fall victim to heat stress through a
lack of hydration, over exertion or being over-exposed to the sun.

Guidelines to Avoid Heat Stress
When exposed to elevated temperatures the body relies on sweating to lose heat. Prevention is the
best way to manage heat stress:

• Drink appropriate volume of fluids before, during and after competition and replace
electrolytes with Hydrolyte.
• Drink bottled water only.
• Rehydration is best with water and non-carbonated drinks.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks during exercise.
• Wear light clothing, hat/cap, and sunscreen.

Anti-doping

• Athletes may be subject to random drug testing (Anti-Doping)
• WADA provides that resource which constantly updates the “Prohibited List” at
www.wadaama.org.
• It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that they comply with WADA codes.
• The athlete will be held strictly liable for any substance found in their body, whether the
substance was intentionally ingested or otherwise.
• Information on whether a drug or supplement is banned in sport can be found at:
www.globaldro.com.

Supporter Accreditation Package

This package is for family members travelling to Argentina on their own and have arranged their own
accommodation. This package not available to purchase in Argentina.

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