STANFORD, Calif. - Smoke from the devastating wildfires in Butte County has compromised the air quality throughout much of the Bay Area, including the area surrounding Stanford University.
Stanford Athletics will continue to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI), as outlined in our sports medicine 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 canceling practices and competitions, if necessary. The following events are scheduled for Nov. 16-18. Local air quality is projected to fluctuate based on meteorological conditions. However, at this time, there are no changes to the schedule.
| Date | Sport | Time (Location) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 16 | Women's Soccer: Hofstra vs. Wisconsin (NCAA Second Round) | 4:30 p.m. (Cagan Stadium) | as scheduled |
| Nov. 16 | Women's Soccer vs. Mississippi (NCAA Second Round) | 7 p.m. (Cagan Stadium) | as scheduled |
| Nov. 16 | Men's Basketball vs. Wofford | 7 p.m. (Maples Pavilion) | as scheduled |
| Nov. 18 | Women's Basketball vs. Ohio State | 1 p.m. (Maples Pavilion) | as scheduled |
| Nov. 18 | Women's Soccer: Teams TBD (NCAA Third Round) | 1:30 p.m. (Cagan Stadium) | as scheduled |
| Nov. 18 | Men's Soccer vs. UC Irvine (NCAA Second Round) | 5:30 p.m. (Cagan Stadium) | as scheduled |
Both home events scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, were completed.
| Date | Sport | Time (Location) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 10 | Wrestling vs. San Francisco State | 3:30 p.m. (Fan Fest, Cobb Track) | completed |
| Nov. 10 | Football vs. Oregon State | 6 p.m. (Stanford Stadium) | completed |
Of the four home events originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, three were completed. The women's soccer game started at 7:13 p.m. while the softball game began at 7:30 p.m. The women's volleyball match started on time.
| Date | Sport | Time (Location) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9 | Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Texas | 2 p.m. (Avery Aquatic Center) | CANCELED |
| Nov. 9 | Softball vs. Menlo College (fall season) | 6 p.m. (Smith Family Stadium) | completed |
| Nov. 9 | Women's Soccer vs. Seattle (NCAA First Round) | 7 p.m. (Cagan Stadium) | completed |
| Nov. 9 | Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon State | 7 p.m. (Maples Pavilion) | completed |
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.
Friday, Nov. 9 (10:45 a.m.): AQI has risen above 200, classifying it in the "Very Unhealthy" category (above 200). At this time, all outdoor activities must be immediately canceled. A further update will be sent when the air quality improves to a level that outdoor activities can resume.
Friday, Nov. 9 (2:30 p.m.): AQI is below 200, falling into the "Unhealthy" range (150-200). Outdoor activities may resume, but must be conducted in accordance with necessary precautions.
Friday, Nov. 9 (4 p.m.): AQI is back above 200. At this time, all outdoor activities must be immediately canceled. A further update will be sent when the air quality improves to a level that outdoor activities can resume.
Friday, Nov. 9 (5 p.m.): Women's swimming and diving meet, originally scheduled for 2 p.m., has been canceled.
Friday, Nov. 9 (7 p.m.): Softball and women's soccer are scheduled to be played, as the AQI had been below 200 for 30 minutes, as of 6:30 p.m. Women's soccer will start at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 (12 p.m.): Given the most recent AQI data available, kickoff for the football game against Oregon State remains at 6 p.m. We will continue to monitor and provide updates.
Saturday, Nov. 10 (12:45 p.m.): Today's annual outdoor wrestling meet remains scheduled for 3:30 p.m., taking place at Fan Fest. If the AQI is above the "Unhealthy" range at 2:30 p.m., the meet will be moved inside to Burnham Pavilion.
Saturday, Nov. 10 (3:30 p.m.): The wrestling meet is underway at Fan Fest.
Saturday, Nov. 10 (6 p.m.): The football game is underway. We will continue to monitor and provide updates.
Thursday, Nov. 15 (4 p.m.): The six events listed above remain scheduled to take place on campus this weekend.