Weather (Chatsworth Soccer Club)

Communications of any cancellations prior to going to the field.

Any decision to close Chatsworth soccer fields due to wet conditions is made by the Chatsworth Soccer Club and is targeted for 3:00 pm of the day of the game or practice.
- The Chatsworth Soccer Club will do its best to provide members with timely communication. This communication might be via Facebook post, Website update, email message, or text message.
In some cases, Ontario Soccer, SWRSA, LSL, or ICSL will issue cancellation of practice or games that the Club will make their best attempt to flow down to our members through the coaches and the Club's various communication vehicles around 3:00-4:00pm.
Chatsworth Soccer Club would notify all coaches via email or other available means as close to this time as possible and Coaches in turn would inform their players.
- The Club may also post a message to the Club's website, our official Facebook page and/or email the Parents or Guardians setup as the account email in a player's registration profile if possible.
Out of Town play
- Coaches should contact their opposing coach for that night and determine the status of games in that area.

Canada Soccer Association Lighting Safety and Sever Weather Policy

The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary concern in any weather event that occurs during all matches sanctioned by Canada Soccer. By understanding and following the below information, the safety of everyone shall be greatly increased. Ultimately, the referee has the final say over delaying or restarting a match due to weather at the field. Waiting to stop play or not waiting to start play may result in a serious injury or loss of life. Referees are expected to act responsibly when dealing with such events during matches they are controlling.

This policy provides direction to govern when and how match competitions will proceed under specific weather conditions. It has been developed keeping in mind Environment Canada’s definition and recommendations for Extreme Heat, as well as Canada Soccer’s Lightning Safety/ Severe Weather policy and now inclusive of the Air Quality Health Index.

RAIN, LIGHTNING AND THUNDER

Matches for any age group are not cancelled due to just rain (unless directed by Township of Chatsworth due to field closure). Parental discretion should be used to determine participation for their player(s).
- Weather conditions can change and unless the forecast is indicating continued conditions, it is best to get in touch with your coach or show up at the field to see if the game will be played.
In the event of lightning and /or thunder Chatsworth Soccer Club adheres to the Canada Soccer Lightning Safety/Severe Weather Policy. At the first sign of lighting or thunder, the referee shall stop any game in progress whether it is raining or not. Players, coaches, fans, parents, guardians, etc. should leave the fields immediately and take shelter in a safe location (your car, or a building). Activities must not resume until 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning. (When Thunder Roars Go Indoors!)

FIELD CLOSURES

The Chatsworth Soccer Club has the right to enforce field closures in advance if severe weather warnings dictate.

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Information

Environment Canada will issue warnings on Air Quality Index (AQI) resulting from smoke or other air quality impacting factors.

The Club, Leagues, Districts and Associations monitor the status for the areas where games are played and communicate when action is mandated.
Due to the vast geographical landscape in our area, the air quality conditions will differ throughout our district. Decisions are made by monitoring local conditions and making programming decisions accordingly.
If conditions change while present at the field (appearance of smoke) the match can be delayed, not commence, or be cancelled. Match Officials are asked to utilize water breaks where necessary. We advise all parties to proceed with common sense putting the health and safety of all participants first.
The Club will follow the published directions from Environment Canada, Leagues and Associations and target to communicate no later than 3:00pm if the AQI is at a number where practices and games are not recommend.
Each family should make the best decision for their player when deciding on practicing or playing of the AQI is not indicating a cancellation of outdoor activities.