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As our program grows, the number of scheduled games increases. However, the length of our season in which to play these games cannot be extended. Thus, it is extremely important to complete as many regularly scheduled games as possible. In light of this situation, BWSA has adopted the following game cancellation policy.
- For extreme weather conditions BWSA will contact the head coach of each team scheduled to cancel the game. During questionable weather conditions, no game will be canceled more than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of that game.
- If the coach has not received a call canceling the game, assume that the game will be played as scheduled and go to the assigned field.
- If at game time the official feels that the conditions are such that a game cannot be played safely, the official will cancel the game. The decision to cancel a game due to inclement weather or poor field conditions will be made by an adult referee (or the head of referees if a youth ref is scheduled) and/or any board members present at the fields.
- If poor weather conditions exist at the scheduled start of the game, but, the official feels that the conditions may improve they may delay the start of the game. After the game has started and heavy rain or a lightning storm begins, stop the game, clear the field, and make a rational judgement whether to continue or not. The following guidelines should be used. 1st Stoppage 15 min. - then call the game if you cannot restart. 2nd Stoppage 5 min. - then call the game if you cannot restart.
- Just because playing conditions may be poor on one field does not mean that all games on all fields will be canceled. If other fields are playable those games will continue as scheduled. If it is possible to move the canceled game to another field so play may continue we will do so.
- No games or practices should take place when lightning is either seen or heard. In the event of lightning ALL fields should be cleared immediately.
- The only non-weather related reason a game will be re-scheduled, will be for a school related function which we were not aware of at the time of scheduling ( ex. Open House, Spring Musical, etc.).
- BWSA reserves the right to reschedule games and determine the eligibility of a team to reschedule and/or cancel a game due to unusual circumstances.
- Should any coach(s) decide to cancel a game without the approval of BWSA, that game will be considered a forfeit and will not be re-scheduled.
- If your game is canceled by BWSA, re-schedule with the head of Referees.
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