Weather Policy

Weather Policy

Cancellation of soccer due to weather will be decided by 4:00pm. Teams will be notified via email or WhatsApp group chat.

After 4:00pm soccer cancellation is at the REFEREES discretion. ALL soccer will be cancelled if lightening is present.

City of Lloydminster Inclement Weather Policy

Inclement Weather Guidelines
 
The Decision to make a short term closure of a field and cancellation of permitted play is made when the fields are considered unsafe and when there is potential for long term damage that could affect other permitted long term use.
Closure and Cancellation decisions can be made by:

• On site City Staff, or Superintendent of Parks
• Designated game officials (once game is in progress and on a game by game basis only)

A Playing field is judged unplayable and an event is subject to cancellation if:

• There is a visual ponding of water on the surface.
• Water sponges when walking on the playing fields
• Extreme Weather conditions including, but not limited to heavy rains, electrical or hail storms
• Field surface usage poses a risk to any user group

In the Event of a major competition or event then the following will also be considered:

• Age of the players and calibre or play
• Travel distance for out of town teams
• Input from the affected user groups (if available)

Air Quality Policy City of Lloydminster Inclement Weather Policy

The health and safety of our players, officials, and volunteers is our priority. Air quality will be monitored using the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and local conditions before games.

Air Quality Guidelines

• The league will use the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to determine whether games should proceed.    
• We follow the Canadian PM2.5 setting.
• Soccer is considered a strenuous outdoor activity.
• If the AQHI is 8 or higher, games may be postponed or cancelled in the interest of player safety.

Additional Factors

League officials may also consider:

• Wildfire smoke or nearby fires.
• Local burning or other smoke sources.
• Wind conditions that may affect air quality.
• Other local environmental conditions that could impact player health.

Decision Making

The board will monitor current AQHI readings and local conditions before game time. Decisions to postpone or cancel games due to poor air quality will be communicated to teams as soon as possible through email or the WhatsApp group chat

Player safety will always take priority over play.