From Jefferson County Public Schools:

JCPS UPDATE

Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.

Additionally, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.

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Are there any other school districts that have canceled everything taking place outdoors, district-wide?

I've gotta think this played at least some role in influencing the decision makers at JCPS...

Again everyone, I much, much prefer we stick with the science (Wet Bulb Globe) https://bluegrasspreps.com/forums/topic/259561-wet-bulb-globe-tempature/ and not directives, ugh.

2 minutes ago, theguru said:

Again everyone, I much, much prefer we stick with the science (Wet Bulb Globe) https://bluegrasspreps.com/forums/topic/259561-wet-bulb-globe-tempature/ and not directives, ugh.

Completely agreed.

As far a I know I have seen some schools adjust practice start times. Going later but I have not seen any other districts flat out cancelling. Anyone else?

5 minutes ago, Cobraxx said:

As far a I know I have seen some schools adjust practice start times. Going later but I have not seen any other districts flat out cancelling. Anyone else?

I think going early is the only option if you are trying to make a real difference, practicing at 3pm or 6pm is nearly the same in my opinion.

50 minutes ago, theguru said:

I think going early is the only option if you are trying to make a real difference, practicing at 3pm or 6pm is nearly the same in my opinion.

We go Wednesday at 6 am(full gear) all season to give our guys an extra 10 hours of recovery before the game. This time of year, it can be especially valuable.

2 minutes ago, ChiefSmoke said:

We go Wednesday at 6 am(full gear) all season to give our guys an extra 10 hours of recovery before the game. This time of year, it can be especially valuable.

I like that, get your sleeping and rest right.

41 minutes ago, ChiefSmoke said:

We go Wednesday at 6 am(full gear) all season to give our guys an extra 10 hours of recovery before the game. This time of year, it can be especially valuable.

38 minutes ago, theguru said:

I like that, get your sleeping and rest right.

I like this, Chief. As guru said, gets your sleeping and rest right. It also gives kids Wednesday for church and a day for parents to schedule dentist and doctors appointments without having to miss practice. And finally, gives coaches a reasonably full night with their own families, too. Wins all around.

1 hour ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I like this, Chief. As guru said, gets your sleeping and rest right. It also gives kids Wednesday for church and a day for parents to schedule dentist and doctors appointments without having to miss practice. And finally, gives coaches a reasonably full night with their own families, too. Wins all around.

The best way to fill the pews in church, have a Wednesday night practice. Kids that haven't been in church in years, all of the sudden can't come to practice so they can go to church. 😎

Wednesday practice before school has been really good for us. The bulk of our weekly contact is between Tuesday at 3:15 pm & Wednesday at 7:10 am. The only real negative, I live in fear that I am going to oversleep and they will all be standing there at 6 am wondering if the head coach is going to show up. So far, have been ok. Our first one this year, I woke up at 4 am and had forgot to set my alarm.... for 4 am. That one had me shook.

2 minutes ago, ChiefSmoke said:

The best way to fill the pews in church, have a Wednesday night practice. Kids that haven't been in church in years, all of the sudden can't come to practice so they can go to church. 😎

Wednesday practice before school has been really good for us. The bulk of our weekly contact is between Tuesday at 3:15 pm & Wednesday at 7:10 am. The only real negative, I live in fear that I am going to oversleep and they will all be standing there at 6 am wondering if the head coach is going to show up. So far, have been ok. Our first one this year, I woke up at 4 am and had forgot to set my alarm.... for 4 am. That one had me shook.

Always set a second alarm.

FCPS have cancelled all outdoor activities as well for this evening and tomorrow as well.

2 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

FCPS have cancelled all outdoor activities as well for this evening and tomorrow as well.

Are teams still able to practice outside in the morning?

All is cancelled for today and tomorrow, in Lexington and Louisville. Is Friday supposed to be noticeable better? Based on my free weather app, Friday is a repeat of the same hot gross weather we have had all week. Which brings me to the next question, what's the plan for Friday night games in the big cities? I will check the thread later, since I am getting ready to leave the house to enjoy some middle school football in NKY tonight.