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- 1.0 PURPOSE
- To ensure safety procedures are in place in
the event of inclement weather.
- 2.0 APPLICATION
- This policy applies to all FDSA coaches and officials,
and to all FDSA-organized outdoor games and events,
except for Fredericton-based NBSL games which are
governed by SoccerNB rules.
- 3.0 DEFINITIONS
- 4.0 LEGAL AUTHORITY
- Section 11 (g) of the FDSA Constitution.
- 5.0 GOALS / PRINCIPLES
- The safety of members, visitors and officials
is of prime concern to the FDSA.
- In the event of inclement weather, parents have
the right to remove their child from the field,
even when a game has not been abandoned.
- 6.0 REQUIREMENTS / STANDARDS
- 6.1 FDSA coaches and officials must be aware
of the weather forecast prior to a game, and should
understand that these forecasts change as conditions
change. They should also be aware that non-severe
thunderstorms do produce lightning.
- 6.2 The decision to abandon play shall be made
by the game officials, except where no official
is present (e.g. in mini games or at practices),
this decision shall be made by the coach(es).
- 6.3 Notwithstanding section 6.2 above, if thunder
is heard, or lightning is seen, play in that game
shall be abandoned and all participants shall
be directed to seek appropriate shelter, such
as: a vehicle (windows rolled up); a building;
or low ground.
- 6.4 Immediate medical help must be sought if
any individual is struck by lightning.
- 7.0 GUIDELINES / RECOMMENDATIONS
- FDSA members participating in non-FDSA organized
events (such as regional leagues) should also
be aware of the safety standards and procedures
contained in this policy.
- Hot weather will not normally be cause to abandon
a game, but it may happen in extreme situations.
- In the event of hot weather, appropriate safety
precautions should be taken such as ensuring children
have sufficient water, shortening games or practices,
taking extra breaks, use of wet sponges etc.
- 8.0 REFERENCES
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