Reminder: Inclement Weather

Reminder: Inclement Weather

Some days are very iffy regarding rain, thunderstorms, etc.     The league is unlikely to do any widepsread cancellations, because weather varies greatly over our entire league area, and it changes quickly

Reminder of rule 5.13 (A):

If it is clear in advance of the game, that weather conditions make the home field unplayable, the home coach must try to notify the Coordinator of Referees and the visiting team so that they may avoid unnecessary traveling.

We understand there is occasionally hesitation/unwillingness of a team to travel to a remote site due to perceived dangers en route, or weather once they get there.  Our rules do not provide for this. Any team (Home or Visitor) deciding in advance that a game will not happen is not allowed, except as stated above. 

All such situations should be sent to the League President for review.  If the issue is raised early enough, potential remedies include application of a grace period, permission to reschedule, etc.  Without league permission, any cancellation subjects the responsible team to a potential forfeit situation.