Heat cancellation policy new, but past rain has given Lenaway similar experience

A new CIF rule restricts contests and practices in heat conditions. Fallbrook High School girls tennis matches scheduled for Sept. 5 and Sept. 10 were canceled due to the heat policy.

Fallbrook High Coach Bill Lenaway has previously dealt with early-season matches canceled due to weather. Lenaway is also the Warriors’ boys tennis coach. Boys tennis is a spring sport, and early-season matches are sometimes canceled due to rain.

“They’re both frustrating,” Lenaway said.

Lenaway noted that matches can be canceled due to heat prior to the visiting team departing. Rain can be less predictable. “A l...