Up to three hours prior to the scheduled game time (6 am for a 9 am game), only the Club President or designated alternate can cancel a game or games for unplayable field conditions.
Within three hours of the game, only the referee can cancel a game for unplayable field conditions and that will be done at the field.
Coaches can never cancel the game. If this occurs both teams may be subject to forfeit fees and fines as determined by referee report.
GAME STOPPAGE PRIOR TO COMPLETION
- When thunder is heard, or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the thunderstorm is close enough to strike your location with lightning. Suspend play and take shelter immediately.
- Referee stoppage due to weather related conditions e.g. Lightning, severe rain, deterioration of field: game postponement of 30 minutes, if circumstances do not change so the game can be restarted, the game will be rescheduled unless already in second half.
- If game is in second half, score stands as is.
- Team falling below minimum number of players (7 for 11 v 11’s and 5 for 8v8’s) will result
in forfeiture of the game.
- Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or flash of lightning is witnessed prior to resuming play.
- Any subsequent thunder or lightning after the beginning of the 30-thirty count, reset the clock and another 30-thirty minute count should begin.
