Inclement Weather Policy

The safety of our players, parents, volunteers and fans is of the highest importance to the Mayes County Soccer Club. Therefore, in the event of severe weather and/or lightning, play will be suspended and all persons shall leave the fields and seek shelter immediately. In the absence of lightning during rain/snow event play will continue unless the weather or field conditions warrant a suspension of play or early game termination. Play will resume AFTER the threat has passed and an official all clear as been issued.

Upon the suspension of play all persons must leave the fields and go to their vehicles or a place of safety.

During suspension of play MCSC may post live updates to the MCSC Field Conditions webpage at: mayescountysoccer.com.

In the event that hazardous conditions do not clear in a timely manner games may be abandoned. Abandoned games will be indicated by the referee(s) or a board member.

For abandoned regular season games: If the second half of the game has commenced the game is considered complete and results are final. If the second half of the game has not commenced the game will need to be rescheduled and replayed in its entirety.

For suspended or abandoned tournament games: If the second half of the game has commenced the game is considered complete and results are final. If the first half of the game has not commenced the game will be suspended until play may continue or as decided by the board of directors. The Board of Directors reserve the right to make whatever adjustments may be necessary in game length to proceed with the schedule following a delay due to inclement weather. Final contests will be decided on the field by completion of the game or by penalty kicks if time or conditions do not permit game completion or as decided by the Board of Directors. If applicable, the awards presentation is suspended, the head coach of team should present themselves immediately following the end of their contest to the headquarters tent to receive their team’s trophies and individual awards.

The best place to wait out the storm is in a nearby enclosed building or vehicle. Do not wait under a tree, pavilion, tent or umbrella