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.

Weather Policy for Games

• Check your team's game schedule. Players and coaches should arrive at the field unless your game has been listed as POSTPONED or TBD
• If a game is cancelled prior to kick off, the Coaching Director and/or the league will email coaches.
• What happens if we get to the field and it's not safe for play:
  • If the field is deemed to be unfit for play on or after kick off by either the referee and/or the field coordinator, the HOME coach or field director should call the RSL on (413) 707-2500 and inform the league.
  • Parents should not call this line to ask if the game is on.
  • Do not call Roots Athletic Center - they will not be able to help. The Roots Soccer League is the only contact that will be able to give you up-to-date information.
• Any game that gets abandoned due to weather after it reaches half time will be final and not be rescheduled.