August 30, 2007

To King  High School Parents:

On August 14, 2006 the Riverside Unified School Board passed revised Rules & Regulations #6114.5 regarding extreme weather conditions.  Effective on that date we began using the Heat Index Monitor developed by the American College of Sports Medicine as the standard for student outdoor activities.

I have a Heat Index Monitor, as does each high school Athletic Director, and I monitor the heat index throughout the day.  Current temperatures and humidity give the index reading.  The Heat Index Monitor is the current accepted standard of practice for monitoring ambient conditions during outdoor physical activity.  When the Heat Index Monitor is in the 105 to 130 degree range, no athletic practices or athletic events will be permitted.  When the Heat Index Monitor is in the 90 to 104 range, practice is permitted, but no games will be played.  If the index is in the 80 to 89 range, caution will be taken to ensure proper hydration levels of all athletes.  Student physical activity in an indoor, air conditioned facility or in a swimming pool, is not subject to these restrictions.  At all King athletic contests an athletic trainer is on duty.  They treat athletic injuries and take hot weather precautions.

Riverside Unified School District, King administration and I share your concerns regarding the excessive heat. As Athletic Director I will continuously monitor the Heat Index and when conditions warrant I will restrict outdoor activities to ensure the well being of student athletes.

Please call me if you have any questions or concerns at 789-5690 x 62248.

Sincerely,

Tony Masi
Athletic Director