BSA Recreational Soccer

Weather Guidelines

Weather updates will only be posted in the event of changes or cancellations.

Weather Policy

The following guidelines will be used to make decisions about whether to hold a scheduled session of recreational soccer if it appears that the weather could affect the session. If time permits, weather cancellations will be posted on the website www.bristolsoccer.com and coaches and ref’s will be emailed.

• If the forecasted wind chill temperature for the time of the session is less than 40 degrees, the session will be rescheduled.
• If it is expected to be raining, and the forecasted wind chill temperature for the time of the session is less than 45 degrees, the session will likely be rescheduled. Drizzle or light rain will not automatically result in the session being rescheduled.
• No matches will be played if lightning is in the area. If any coach, parent, or assistant referee sights lightning they will immediately notify the referee who will suspend play or delay the start of the match. Such delay or suspension must remain for a minimum of 15 minutes past the last sighting of lightning or longer at the discretion of the referee.
• It will be up to the referee to decide if the field is too foggy to play. The referee may start the game late.
• The referee may also have the right to shorten games to keep on schedule.

These will be used as guidelines. Weather forecasts can be inaccurate or can change suddenly. Decisions will be made based on the best available information. All reasonable attempts will be made to hold sessions as scheduled. Players should always dress appropriately for the weather (layers, gloves, hats as needed).