Weather & Field Closure Policies
Caution is recommended when deciding to participate in any programs during snow storms, extreme heat and/or during unstable storm conditions. Responsibility of players rests with the adult player, or in cases of youth players with the parent/guardian and as such the parent/guardian must make the ultimate decision as to whether their child will come to the facility or field and participate.
Rain, Thunder & Lightning
Classes, clinics & leagues operate in the rain.
In cases of unstable storm conditions programs will be cancelled at the field. At the sight of lightning or sound thunder the current session will be cancelled. As long as there has been a 30 minute period without thunder or lightning the second session may start.
If there is thunder or lightning anytime after 5pm, the 5:30pm session is cancelled. If there is no thunder or lightning after 6pm, the 6:30pm session will start. However, if there is thunder or lightning after 6pm, the 6:30pm session will also be cancelled. Cancelled programs will be called by the Program Supervisor using whistles and/or air horn.
Classes, clinics & leagues cancelled due to thunder and lightning will not be made up and no credits or refunds will be provided.
Snow Storms & School Cancellations
Classes, clinics & leagues may be cancelled due to extreme snow conditions at the facility. The decision to cancel clinics & leagues will be made at 2pm on the day and communicated via Social Media and email to all participants. School closures DO NOT automatically cancel evening programs.
Classes, clinics & leagues cancelled due to snow storms will not be made up and no credits or refunds will be provided.
Extreme Heat
Classes, clinics & leagues run regardless of temperature and/or humidex. During extreme heat coaches will stop for additional water breaks.
Air Quality
Classes, clinics & leagues may be cancelled due to extreme air quality in Hamilton. The decision to cancel clinics & leagues will be made if the AQHI is above 10 at 2pm on the day and communicated via Social Media and email to all participants.
Classes, clinics & leagues cancelled due to air quality will not be made up and no credits or refunds will be provided.
Field Closures
Outdoor programs operate on rented properties and may be closed for reasons outside our control. City of Hamilton, school boards & private operators may close their grass fields due to rain and/or field conditions and turf fields may be closed due to flooding. If facilities are closed classes, clinics & leagues are cancelled.
Classes, clinics & leagues cancelled due to field closures will not be made up and no credits or refunds will be provided.