Before we get to the layers, some final words about tomorrow’s derby. The Derby will begin around 9:00am “Rain or Shine“. Please be there no later than 8:45am. The event coordinators are seeking volunteers to assist. Assisting will beat standing around in the cold all day with nothing to do.
Please remember to bring your neckerchief, handbook and a bottle of water with your son’s name on it.
Now for the important stuff — IT WILL BE COLD, VERY VERY COLD. The high will be 32 degrees at 2:00pm; it will only be around 20 degrees when we start. There will be some snow in the morning and around noon, not to mention what is still on the ground.
BE PREPARED and make sure your boys are prepared. Bring spare socks, and a heavy blanket just in case.
Dressing in layers
When it is cold outside and you are going to be out in the elements for an extended period of time it is vital that you dress in layers. Below is some basic layering advice to assist you
- Layer 1 – Under garments, heavy socks.
- Layer 2 – Long Johns
- If they are the Under Armor type, do not wear a t-shirt underneath it.
- If you don’t have long johns then a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants work.
- Layer 3 – Pants & Shirt
- Pants should be something that can shield the wind; jeans are not good for this but acceptable if the only alternative
- Running pants and hiking pants are great, a nylon mixture not cotton.
- These should be something that do not hold water.
- Layer 4 – Outer Shell, Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots, Rain Jacket/Poncho
- A coat, while not seen as cool anymore, is your best line of defense.
- Hoodies, even if lined, will not repel wind and moisture.
- Don’t forget a hat and gloves. Mittens will keep your hands warmer but gloves will provide free fingers. A good combination is cotton gloves inside water proof mittens.
- Boots are a must *AND REQUIRED*
We will try to make it….smile…its gonna be cold !!!!!