Weather Policy for Practices

• Soccer can be played in the rain and on wet fields! On rainy days, always assume that the fields are open unless:
  • The city has closed the fields, which you can check on here.
  • An NSC rep lets you know that the fields are closed.
• Weekday closures are usually made by the city by 3 p.m. While it can occur later, note that the city closes their offices at 430pm. 
• If the city has not closed the fields, and it is raining, it is up to you whether or not to have practice. 
• It is the coaches responsibility to inform their team of any field closures or practice cancellations.
• Thunder and Lightning Policy
  • ​When thunder is heard or when lightning is seen, the following procedures must be executed:
    • Suspend play and  participants should go inside a vehicle with a solid metal top
    • Do not permit people to stand under or near a tree; and have all stay away from poles, light towers, antennas, towers, and underground watering systems.
    • After thunder and/or lightning have left the area, wait 30 minutes after the last boom is heard or strike is seen before resuming play or competition.