Weather rules

Weather rules

Games are considered officially completed when a game reaches half time.  If a game does not reach half time the game needs to be rescheduled.  If a weather delay occurs ALL Players and Coaches need to stay at the field during the 30 minute weather delay.  Wait for the final decision by the field officials. 

Thunder (Heard): 
Clear playing surfaces for a period of 30 minutes between bursts of thunder. 

Lightening (Visible):  Clear playing surfaces for a period of 30 minutes between strikes of lightening.

Rain without Thunder or Lightening:  Play continues until the rain is determined to a risk of dangerous play.  Coaches and referees need to be reasonable this is recreational program.  Officials on the field make the final decision regarding play. If temperatures are at 65 degrees or below for Passers and under games will be rescheduled to another date. 

Wind:  Does not have a defined parameter.  If it is strong enough to blow you down, then it should be close to impossible to play a sport with a soccer ball.

Thick Fog:  If you cannot see the ball, it is safe to say that you are not able to play the sport.  Wait for the officials to make the final determination.

Frozen Fog:   Really in July, August, September & October in Ohio not good stay home.  Wait for the officials to make the final determination.

Flooding:  Do not play soccer get a canoe or raft and wait for the fields to clear.  Please note Palmer fields are the high spot in the counties. Safe to say the game or practice is already canceled.  Wait for the officials to make the final determination.