Temperatures remain high across the four state region, and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association is being proactive and changing regulations for outdoor practices.

 

The association has lowered the highest wet bulb temperature allotted for outdoor practice, as well as cutoffs for when players are allowed to wear pads or pants while practicing. Wet bulb temperature marks the lowest temperature to which air can be cooled by the evaporation of water into it, and is measured by combining air temperature and humidity.

 

At Bartlesville High School, athletic trainer Alan Mount oversees keeping track of the measure for Bruin fall sports. BHS Athletic and Activities Director Thad Dilbeck says it's important to pay close attention over the next couple weeks.

 

Bartlesville also has an indoor practice facility on the south side of campus, which can host practice and activities if the outdoor temperature is deemed unsafe.