The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary concern in any weather event that occurs during all matches sanctioned by Canada Soccer.

At any of our field locations, if you hear 3 blasts of an air horn during oncoming weather it signals that the fields are being closed for safety reasons and all games, practices and activities should be concluded immediately. 

We ask that all attendees seek immediate shelter.

If a game is underway, the Match Official (Referee) ultimately has the final decision for the delay or restart of a match due to weather. Waiting for the sound of the severe weather horn is not required if a Match Official halts a game. It is the expectation that Match Officials will act responsibly when dealing with game stoppages due to inclement weather.

Please review the attached policy for clarity on how  thunder and lightning will be handled.

Games or practices cannot recommence until 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning. 

Any time that we experience very high temperatures, we will implement a series of directives to prioritize the health and safety of players, coaches, referees and club staff..

1. Proper hydration- all staff, players and match officials are encouraged to hydrate properly before, during and after activities

2. Staff, match officials and coaches will be required to offer frequent water breaks. I will be mandating every 10 minutes for recreational programs and rep practices. Rep Leagues will provide their own mandates.

3. We will encourage the use of head wear during all practice sessions/ warm ups and (during games) while players are on the bench.

4. Sunscreen- adequate/ frequent application

5. Symptoms- we will ensure that staff, coaches, match officials (and parents) know the symptoms of sunstroke (attached below)

6. Extreme weather- often accompanies extreme heat and we will be posting the Canada Soccer extreme weather policy and reminding staff/coaches/ referees of the 30 minute rule for lightning and/or thunder. (above)

7. If parents are uncomfortable with us proceeding with programming they are encouraged to keep their child/ren home from sessions.