• School districts in the valley make modifications to outdoor activities during extreme heat
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    School districts in the valley make modifications to outdoor activities during extreme heat

    During times of High Heat, the Palm Springs School District has a plan for all staff and students when creating outdoor physical activity. Activities like recess, physical education classes, field trips, fine outdoor art, and athletic practices and competitions are all considered when creating instruction when heat warnings are implemented. “Drinking water will be easily accessible during periods of outdoor activity,” says PSUSD officials. When the Heat Index reaches CATEGORY II – High Heat or above: (See Heat Index) The District Office will communicate activity limitations to the Principal Each school shall determine a Heat Advisory Communication protocol for the site. Coaches, Employees, and other activity staff shall inform the…

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  • Excessive heat warning has high school sports programs in preparation mode
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    Excessive heat warning has high school sports programs in preparation mode

    The start of Southern California’s longest and biggest heat wave of the year arrives Wednesday, which means high school sports programs are in preparation mode to protect their athletes while continuing to hold or modify events. In the Los Angeles Unified School District, it will be up to school administrators to make decisions on events and practices while consulting with district personnel, but everyone will be checking the heat index (how it really feels when relative humidity is factored with the air temperature) and receiving information from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Some events have been canceled, such as a cross-country meet scheduled for Pierce College in Woodland…

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  • Beat the Orlando heat by staying cool at these water sport destinations
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    Beat the Orlando heat by staying cool at these water sport destinations

    Cover photo courtesy Getty Images Summer vacations in Orlando can be quite hot, luckily there is an abundance of water sports at bay to keep you cool. Check out these top places for fun and chilling water sports locations. Orlando Watersports Complex From beginners to the more advanced, water lovers of all skill sets will find something fun at this location.  There is a giant, inflatable aqua park, providing three skill levels, and 40 features throughout its 10,000 square feet of space. There is also a beach area along with lifeguards. Locals use this as a prime birthday party scene. A few musts: Must be able to swim Must be…

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  • Rush Funplex hits its stride as patrons escape outdoor heat | News, Sports, Jobs
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    Rush Funplex hits its stride as patrons escape outdoor heat | News, Sports, Jobs

    Courtesy Woodbury Corporation University Place opened a Rush Funplex in early summer. It has been about three months since the Rush Funplex at University Place quietly opened its doors. According to Christian Woodall, business developer, Rush wanted to make sure the employees were trained and ready for the potential crowds that will eventually come. Now, Woodall said, all 35 of his employees are ready to meet the public. Those employees will be kept busy with the number of activities offered at the University Place location. The funplex was scheduled to open last summer, but after supply chain issues, COVID-19 and other problems, the opening was…

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  • Miami Heat Guard Kyle Lowry’s Status Remains Up In The Air
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    Miami Heat Guard Kyle Lowry’s Status Remains Up In The Air

    The Miami Heat often talk about having a “next man up” mentality.  They may have to utilize it in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. Guard Kyle Lowry sustained a hamstring injury in Friday’s Game 3 and is questionable for Game 4 Sunday in Atlanta.  “All I know right now is it’s a hamstring,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after the Game 3 loss. “But I do not know the severity of it and we’ll find out more (Saturday).” Lowry watched from the bench as the Heat blew a fourth-quarter lead and lost on Trae Young’s floater with 4.4 seconds left. On the next possession, Jimmy Butler…

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  • Sixers’ Joel Embiid’s Status vs. Heat Up in the Air
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    Sixers’ Joel Embiid’s Status vs. Heat Up in the Air

    *Update: The Sixers have downgraded Joel Embiid’s playing status for Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat to out. Monday’s game marks the first time Embiid will miss a matchup since January 30.  The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play in back-to-back games for the second week in a row. Last Sunday, the Sixers wrapped up an overtime win on the road against the Orlando Magic before heading home and hosting the Denver Nuggets. Joel Embiid, who used to take off games in the past when it came to back-to-backs, made it clear that sitting out last Monday’s game wasn’t an option. Embiid played as expected, but the big man…

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