Go to them in shape safely. Humitity is a major problem. Still have to get them ready for the season.

Around our area they are calling for heat index at or above 100 all this week. Wednesday they are projecting it to be at approx. 115!!

Heat index predictions for Cincinnati this week

Tuesday - up to 104

Wednesday - up to 106

Thursday - up to 110

Friday - up to 105

 

Even the evenings are to remain above 100 until Friday night.

I read today that SK practiced at midnight to avoid the heat.

Henderson started school last Friday so that isn't an option for them now.

...game in question was being played in Indiana and I don't know what their regulation are.

 

Regardless of whether you believe the game should have been suspended due to heat, that is the require action for the safety of those involved. Games should be moved to a later time in the evening so things have a chance to cool down after the sun sets.

 

Not saying there was any wrong doing at this game, just what the procedure should be in this situation. Not having been there, I have no way of knowing what the actual readings might have been; for all I know, the readings were just under the limit and the game went on as planned. Also, being out-of-state, I'm not sure that IN's procedures are the same on this side of the river.

 

However, the KHSAA is following the heat index guidelines established by the American Medical Association and has been for several years now. All schools in Kentucky are required to be following said guidelines, and I believe this is the same for most states.

 

In Kentuck, heat index readings are to be taken prior to the beginning of all activities (practices & games) on the playing surface, through at least September 15. Readings should be taken on the actual game or practice field as they may vary + 5 between fields no more than 50 yards apart due to environmental variances due to differences in sun exposure and air currents.

 

Based on reports I have read, no one was taking readings at HC so they didn't know what the conditions were. Not placing blame with any one individual. A positive result of this tragic death is that high schools around the state, as well as the general public of the Commonwealth, are paying more attention to this issue.

It most certainly is hot out there. I get off work at 2 am, walked out and I felt like I was in a Sauna. I'm not too stoked about this much heat either, it's too ride for me to ride the ole motorcycle to work even, now that's nuts.

Temp. here was 80 at 6:00am this morning. :eek:

Better to miss a couple of practices than a couple of players.

Better to miss a couple of practices than a couple of players.

 

Amen.

Put a cabbage leaf in your helmet!! :confused: That's what some colleges do! or vinegar in the water, or drink pickle juice.:eek: :eek:

Better to miss a couple of practices than a couple of players.

 

 

And with the extra week of practice before the first game, you can miss or restrict some practices and still be ready to go before the first game. Better safe than sorry is a very applicable cliche here.

All the more reason to get the numbers up like Coach wants to do. If you don't have to play both ways, speacialty team etc.... and can focus on one side of the ball, you can rest when the other side is playing. Water breaks at practice will not make them soft, helmets off will not make them soft, it does not mean they are not ready to play. You're correct, preparation is important, but so are the facilities, equipment. Next time you have an opportunity, check out the college level, pro level, see what they do in the extreme heat. These precautions are smart and the right thing to.

 

 

What I was referring to is the kids not being ready to handle the temps. I couldn't care less about the loss. What I am worried about is the kids remaining health. After Ryan died last year the team was forced to practiced in the gym the majority of the days leading up to their first game. The night of the first game it was about 95 degrees. One of the starters didn't see the field in the second half due to dehydration and cramping and had to be taken to the hospital after the game for IV, 3 others saw very little time in the second half, one player was throwing up on the field during an extra point attempt. It is one thing to move in doors in extra heat but these kids have to be adjusted to the heat to a point in order to be prepared for it.

Bullitt East has changed their practice schedule for this week. They are going from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Going at it earley is good. Unfortunitely here in southern Ky. school started last week...:thumb:

Going at it earley is good. Unfortunitely here in southern Ky. school started last week...:thumb:

 

Then practice before school the way Nelson County and some of the others are doing. Start at 5:30 and the guys can get two solid hours in before they have to shower up for school.

Then practice before school the way Nelson County and some of the others are doing. Start at 5:30 and the guys can get two solid hours in before they have to shower up for school.

... Doesn't that present a real transportation problem. The Players that are driving would be no problem, but the ones that do not drive could have a problem where the parents have to be at work or have other small children at home to tend to. Has Nelson and other schools had a problem with this earley practice?...