Kansas Heat Factors In Fall Sports Season
Associated Press - Thu 04:27 PM 07/26/2012
Kansas State High School Activities Association is reminding schools about heat guidelines
With the drought intensifying and temperatures well above 100, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is reminding schools about heat guidelines and hydration as fall sports season approaches.
The association also has a feature on its website to help school officials calculate the heat index and determine how to address practice or games. Coaches can find out what the heat index is for their location and the risk of injury to athletes.
Assistant executive director David Cherry says Thursday more than 90,000 students participate in fall activities, including
cheerleaders and musicians. He said local schools and athletic leagues have the authority to adjust the start times of activities if conditions aren't appropriate to protect athletes and fans.
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troy
Thursday 26 July 2012 22:19 Report this comment
I seriously doubt any schools in Salina alter/cancel football practice due to the heat. It's just too darn important.
dnoclaf
Friday 27 July 2012 09:23 Report this comment
They better if they don't want a lawsuit on thieir hands if someone gets sick or collapses.