WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Temperatures aren't backing down during the first week of high school football practice, so teams are trying to prioritize safety while also preparing for the season.
If the heat rises ahead of practice time, the Kansas State High School Activities ****** ociation recommends adding water breaks or shortening practices. In extreme temperatures, teams may also be forced to cancel practice.
With a heat advisory in place for parts of south Kansas on Tuesday, schools in Wichita are looking for ways to work around the temperatures.
"Our coaches are trained that whenever there's a water break that's scheduled on their practice schedule that it's a non-negotiable," said Chris Asmussen, USD 259 Director of Athletics. "So, kids need to go get that get out of the heat when they notice things, and we try to keep as many eyeballs on kids as possible."
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If the heat rises ahead of practice time, the Kansas State High School Activities ****** ociation recommends adding water breaks or shortening practices. In extreme temperatures, teams may also be forced to cancel practice.
With a heat advisory in place for parts of south Kansas on Tuesday, schools in Wichita are looking for ways to work around the temperatures.
"Our coaches are trained that whenever there's a water break that's scheduled on their practice schedule that it's a non-negotiable," said Chris Asmussen, USD 259 Director of Athletics. "So, kids need to go get that get out of the heat when they notice things, and we try to keep as many eyeballs on kids as possible."
Double Coverage: Kickoff Day Across Kansas
#wichita #high #school
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