per the KHSAA the levels are to be checked at each site, not use a weather app or anything like that.  Therefore, you could even have multiple sites on the same school campus that have different requirements based on a number of factors like surface, shade, elevation. 

On 8/20/2023 at 12:31 PM, ColonelMike said:

Speaking as an old marching band guy (trumpet) from the 70s.....we marched in EVERYTHING (and I mean EVERYTHING) from 100+ degree temperatures to ten degree temps to - believe it or not - hail (briefly).   Seriously.   

My man! Most people don’t have a clue what us marching band kids endure during the summer. It’s much more than the football team, and I played football, so I would know. 

Fairdale and Fern Creek have pushed their start to 8:30.

Dixie has moved practice to 5:30-7am for today and tomorrow.

https://kestrelmeters.com/kestrel-3000-heat-stress-meter

St. X trainers use a Kestrel meter to measure heat index on the field. It sits on tripod the whole practice.

 

The heat index measurement is also taken where the players are.  So the reading is taken on the turf which is much hotter. 

Manual at Central Hardin Friday start time has been moved to 8:30.

Oldham County vs. Shelby County is now an 8 pm kick.

 

I know Greenwood is practicing 5:30-7isham this week. There’s so much liability in this day and age, every precaution should be taken. 

2 hours ago, TheBarber said:

I know Greenwood is practicing 5:30-7isham this week. There’s so much liability in this day and age, every precaution should be taken. 

This extra precaution shouldn't be done for liability sake. Every precaution should be taken for the health and well being of the athletes.

Drove by Highlands yesterday early in the morning and the Lights were on. I'm guessing they have been practicing early morning as well before school to beat the heat.