"Weather" to Play or Stay Home

Weather head

Games are held rain or shine to get the most play out of our short season. However, we prioritize player safety above all so cancellations are made if thunderstorms, high heat, or tornados are expected during the scheduled game.

Weather related cancellations are made within the hour preceding a game by the BSL board president and notices are sent out to all affected divisions by e-mail.  For example: the earliest you would receive an e-mail indicating the cancellation of a game starting at 6:15 PM is at 5:15 PM.

Refer to the following table for who makes the cancellation decisions and when:

Division Meet Who can cancel When you will be informed
6U & 8U  Practices & Games BSL President Within 1 hour of start
10U & 13U Practices Coaches Coaches' discretion
Games BSL President Within 1 hour of start

 

Thunder and Lightning

If thunder is heard and/or lightning is seen:

  • Remainder of practice is cancelled.
  • Game play is suspended with the following requirements:
  1. Everyone must take shelter within enclosed buildings or vehicles.
  2. Game play can only resume 30 minutes after the LAST occurrence of lighting or thunder.
  3. Referees (10U and older) or both team's coaches (6U and 8U) must deem it safe to play before players can re-take the field.

Heat

We follow the RealFeel temperature in accordance with MURSL guidelines:

Heat Index Temperature (F) Recommendations for Coaches
80-85

PRACTICE - Consider reducing the amount of time.

GAMES - No restrictions.
86-90

PRACTICE - Consider postponing practice to a time when
RealFeel temp is lower. (I.e. if practice time shows RealFeel
of 88 at 6PM, but drops to 83 at 7PM, consider changing
practice to 7PM). Consider reducing the amount of time for
the practice session.


GAMES – Discuss with Referee about dropping from halves to
quarters, substitutions on all throw ins and/or goal kicks.
91-95

PRACTICE - Consider postponing practice to a time when
RealFeel temp is much lower. (Same as guideline above)
Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice
session.

GAMES – Speak to Referee about dropping games from
halves to quarters, dropping game time down, substitutions
on all throw ins and/or goal kicks.
>95

No outside activity, practice or contest, should be held.

GAMES - Rescheduled through coaches.

 Adapted from MURSL League Rules 10-U 9/9/2019