NJCAA Announces New Partnership with Perry Weather
Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a new partnership with Perry Weather, a weather monitoring system to protect college and professional athletes. The partnership will name Perry Weather as the Official Weather Monitoring and Alert Partner of the NJCAA.
"Partnering with the NJCAA reinforces our shared commitment to advancing weather safety across collegiate athletics," said Colin Perry, Founder and CEO of Perry Weather. "Together, we're focused on equipping colleges with innovative heat-safety tools, real-time weather monitoring, and educational resources that empower athletic programs to make confident, informed decisions. By combining the NJCAA's leadership with Perry Weather's technology, schools nationwide will be better prepared to protect student-athletes, coaches, officials, and their communities from the risks of heat and severe weather."
The integrated weather monitoring platform delivers real-time lightning detection with an automated all-clear timer, on-site Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring for heat stress, air quality readings, 24/7 personalized meteorologist support, and much more. By eliminating guesswork and ensuring compliance with state and association mandates, Perry Weather provides the single source of truth that keeps athletic programs safe and running smoothly. This technology will allow member schools to make quicker, more accurate decisions regarding safety in competition.
"The NJCAA is excited to partner with Perry Weather to prioritize the safety of our athletes and provide our membership with the weather information needed to make accurate game-time decisions," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO.
About Perry Weather
Perry Weather is a weather safety and operations platform trusted by thousands of organizations - ranging from the NFL, MLB, and PGA of America to thousands of schools, cities, golf courses, and businesses across the U.S. Perry Weather ensures the safety of teams and operations amid disruptive weather from extreme heat to severe thunderstorms. The Perry Weather platform of tools automate weather safety policies and make confident, life-saving decisions.
The integrated weather monitoring platform delivers real-time lightning detection with an automated all-clear timer, on-site Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring for heat stress, air quality readings, 24/7 personalized meteorologist support, and much more. By eliminating guesswork and ensuring compliance with state and association mandates, Perry Weather provides the single source of truth that keeps athletic programs safe and running smoothly.
For more information, visit perryweather.com.
About NJCAA
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second- largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.
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