As I’m sure you have noticed, there has been a change in the weather!
As we move into fall, rain and the potential for thunderstorms increases. We do not cancel just for rain, nor do we cancel for a forecast of thunderstorm.
Fields may be closed if they are saturated to the point there is a danger to players OR fields may be damaged with use.
Please communicate with your parents in a timely manner about your practices. THPRD may not make their decision about the fields until 4:00pm but if you feel it is not appropriate to hold practice before then, please let your parents know as soon as possible.
The park district will notify us if they are closing their fields due to inclement weather including heat, air quality, or rain. This will usually happen by 4:00pm on weekdays and 7:30am on weekends. If they do close the fields, we will send an email immediately to all our families and post it on our website. The THPRD inclement weather policies and hotline can be found at the following link.
Rainouts
Rainouts will be posted on the THPRD field conditions website or call (503)-388-3204.
Fields are considered closed if there has been 1 inch or more of rain in the preceding 12 hours, slick mud, visible pools of surface water present on the field, footprints on the field that hold water, or wet turf that can be damaged from play.
Lightning
- If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, play/practice must be immediately suspended.
- Participants and spectators should immediately move to a safe location, in a substantial building or a hard-topped metal vehicle.
- Wait 30 minutes after last seeing lightning or hearing thunder to continue the match or practice. See the National Weather Service websitefor more information about lightning safety.
Thanks much for your help in keeping all our players and yourselves safe. If you have any questions, please let us know:
Head Coach: Stu Frische – coach@somersetwestsoccer.org
Registrar: Jan Steinfeld – registrar@somersetwestsoccer.org
President: Steve Johnson – president@somersetwestsoccer.org
Microsoccer: Jenn Sfetku – micro@somersetwestsoccer.org
