Weather Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Timing & Communication

It’s difficult to predict the weather and we don’t like to cancel if we think there’s a chance we won’t have to. However, we do make every effort to notify parents and players through GroupMe at least 2 hours before training. If we don’t send a message, it means training is not cancelled (yet). Keep in mind that nothing is ever mandatory, and as a parent you retain the right to do what you think is best for the health and safety of your child.

Outdoor Training

We don’t cancel training lightly — we train in the rain and we don’t complain — but we do cancel in these situations:

• Lightning in the area or other severe weather
• Field conditions are dangerous and unplayable
• Weather conditions are unsafe for humans

We normally also cancel training or modify plans in these situations:

• Temperature below freezing (32 degrees) or below 40 with precipitation
• “Real feel” temperature above 100 degrees (real feel factors in humidity) – more guidance from USYSA
• Field conditions likely to lead to field damage and/or an unproductive session
• Travel to or from the field is likely to be unsafe (such as freezing rain is predicted to start at the end of the training session)

Indoor Training

We may cancel indoor training in the following circumstances:

• There is a snow emergency where the facility is located or where the coaches homes are located
• Travel to or from the indoor facility is likely to be unsafe (such as freezing rain is predicted to start during the training session)
• There is an issue at the facility (light, heat, water)

Procedures for Thunderstorms

You must wait 30 minutes from the last time you heard thunder or saw lightning to retake the field or resume play.