Jamaica School Football Faces Heat and Cash Crunch | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s schoolboy football season is heating up—literally—with new hydration breaks tied to El Niño’s brutal heat. Not mandatory every game, but triggered by scorching temps—think World Cup-style pauses for player safety. ISSA president Keith Wellington is also pushing for dedicated safeguarding officers per team and battling a cash crunch: sponsorships are down, cash reserves at just over forty million, so fan support is crucial to keep referees paid, gear stocked, and venues running. The daCosta Cup kicks off September 5th, Manning Cup September 9th—watch how they weather the heat and financial storm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbd2252117ab29f7