Cancel/Postpone the California CIF T&F State Meet

matt_c wrote:

The California high school track and field state prelims will be held in Clovis, CA on Friday, May 30 where there will be temperature high of 104°F. The next day when finals is supposed to be held, Clovis, CA will have a temperature high of 101°F. Given that these athletes are expected to do a lot of physical activity on these days, it is my recommendation that the state meet either be canceled or postponed to a time when temperatures don’t have a significant chance in increasing heat stroke among athletes.

matt_c wrote:

The California high school track and field state prelims will be held in Clovis, CA on Friday, May 30 where there will be temperature high of 104°F. The next day when finals is supposed to be held, Clovis, CA will have a temperature high of 101°F. Given that these athletes are expected to do a lot of physical activity on these days, it is my recommendation that the state meet either be canceled or postponed to a time when temperatures don’t have a significant chance in increasing heat stroke among athletes.

SJSGlaze wrote:

Petition to have the state meet be held at Santa Cruz‼️

matt_c wrote:

The California high school track and field state prelims will be held in Clovis, CA on Friday, May 30 where there will be temperature high of 104°F. The next day when finals is supposed to be held, Clovis, CA will have a temperature high of 101°F. Given that these athletes are expected to do a lot of physical activity on these days, it is my recommendation that the state meet either be canceled or postponed to a time when temperatures don’t have a significant chance in increasing heat stroke among athletes.

ClovisHighAlum wrote:

The state meet never had a permanent home at Cerritos. The CIF state meet has bounced around the state since it was created back in 1915 and Fresno literally hosted the first one! I attached a link full of results and locations if you don't believe me.

I understand I'm being pedantic, but don't misrepresent this as being a recent issued caused by people complaining.

Link:archive.dyestat.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/st...

matt_c wrote:

The California high school track and field state prelims will be held in Clovis, CA on Friday, May 30 where there will be temperature high of 104°F. The next day when finals is supposed to be held, Clovis, CA will have a temperature high of 101°F. Given that these athletes are expected to do a lot of physical activity on these days, it is my recommendation that the state meet either be canceled or postponed to a time when temperatures don’t have a significant chance in increasing heat stroke among athletes.

stay hydrated wrote:

This is normal weather for Fresno this time of year. Everyone knows what to expect. I was at USTAF in Sacramento in 2017 when it was at least 10 degrees hotter.

MoreToLife wrote:

stay hydrated wrote:

This is normal weather for Fresno this time of year. Everyone knows what to expect. I was at USTAF in Sacramento in 2017 when it was at least 10 degrees hotter.

If this is normal weather for Fresno this time of year, that means they should it move it some place where this isn't normal. California has a large amount of potential facilities. It's silly to tie yourself to a bad one and say, "We just have to make the best of it", when there are indeed better alternatives.