Rounders
Sun protection guidelines for those participating, spectating, or working in sport or outdoor recreation. The following specific tips and advice have been developed with the help of the Rounders England.
Rounders
- Apply a broad-spectrum product with an SPF 30 or higher, paying special attention to your ears, nose, and shoulders, as well as other areas which are prone to burning.
- Using a sunscreen applicator, or cleaning palms with a small towel and alcohol gel, is a good way to avoid a greasy grip whilst playing.
- Once applied to the skin, reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, or more often if you are prone to excessive sweating, or playing hard!
- Remember to wear a hat or cap. Your forehead, scalp and ears are vulnerable areas, so be sure to protect them.
- Fielding but the sun is in your eye? Wear wraparound sunglasses keep your eyes safe from all angles.
- Wear clothing that protects arms and legs.
- The sun is strongest between 11am and 3pm so, if possible, look to play outside of these hours, particularly on clear, sunny days.
- Get into the habit of applying sunscreen before you start activity.
- Whilst spectating or waiting for play do so in a shaded area, out of direct sunlight.
- Consider setting up gazebos to protect your team if there is no natural shade available.
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