STANFORD, Calif. - Smoke from the tragic North Bay fires has compromised the air quality throughout much of the Bay Area, including the area surrounding Stanford University.
In addition to Reunion Homecoming activities taking place throughout campus, Stanford Athletics will continue to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI), as outlined in our athletic training and NCAA policies.
If the AQI indicates outdoor physical exertion is dangerous, we will take the appropriate steps to protect our student-athletes and fans, including postponing, rescheduling, relocating or cancelling practices and competitions, if necessary.
Local air quality is projected to fluctuate based on meteorological conditions.
Members of the campus community are encouraged to take appropriate measures, including limiting outdoor activity; setting air conditioning and car ventilation systems to recirculate air instead of drawing in outside air; and paying special attention to the needs of older adults, children and people with heart or lung disease, all of whom are more likely to be affected by health threats from smoke.
More details about the health effects of compromised air quality can be found here.
Please check this page, along with @GoStanford, for the latest updates and announcements.
(Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.) Tonight's men's soccer game against Washington remains scheduled for 6 p.m. The game will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 12, 3:30 p.m.) Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to improve and tonight's men's soccer game is on track for a 6 p.m. start.
(Oct. 12, 6 p.m.) Men's soccer match against Washington is underway. Game televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 13, 10 a.m.) Tonight's women's soccer game against Washington remains scheduled for 8 p.m. The game will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 13, 10:40 a.m.) In an effort to help those displaced by the fires in the North Bay area, fans are encouraged to bring donations to Saturday's football game. Donations will be accepted outside all gates and at Fan Fest. Check here for a full list of approved items.
(Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.) Given the improved AQI level, tonight's women's soccer game against Washington is expected to be played. The game will begin at 8 p.m. and is televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 13, 5:15 p.m.) At time time, Saturday's football game against Oregon remains on schedule for 8 p.m. Additionally, all Reunion Homecoming events throughout the day leading up to kickoff remain unchanged. In an effort to help those displaced by the fires in the North Bay area, fans are encouraged to bring donations, which will be accepted outside all gates and at Fan Fest. Check here for a full list of approved items.
(Oct. 13, 8 p.m.) Women's soccer match against Washington is underway. Game televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 14, 11 a.m.) Two events taking place on campus today and both are expected to be played. The men's water polo match against UC Santa Barbara begins at 4 p.m. The football game against Oregon also remains scheduled for 8 p.m. For the football game specifically, we are continuing to monitor the AQI and have ongoing dialogue with the Pac-12 and FS1, which is televising tonight's game. All Reunion Homecoming events are taking place as scheduled.
(Oct. 14, 2 p.m.) Latest AQI reading stands at 19 (Green/Good) and conditions are very favorable at the moment. Both men's water polo (4 p.m.) and football (8 p.m.) are expected to be played at their scheduled time.
(Oct. 14, 4 p.m.) The men's water polo match against UC Santa Barbara is underway. Also televised on Pac-12 Networks.
(Oct. 14, 8 p.m.) The football game against Oregon is underway. Also televised on FS1.
(Oct. 15, 11 a.m.) The men's soccer game against Oregon State is underway. Pac-12 Networks has the telecast.