

WALDEN MINOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
WEATHER POLICY
WEATHER POLICY
Updated January 2025
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Notice: At any time, a parent/guardian can withdraw their child from play if they feel the weather, temperature, humidity, air quality, or field conditions are not safe. Always use your own caution over WMSA policy.
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Rain = Play On!
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Soccer is played in the rain.
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WMSA will not issue cancellations due to forecasted rain during games/practices.
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Local Lightning Strikes
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Lighting strike forecasts can change at a moment’s notice.
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Game cancellations due to local lightning strikes are made on field. If there are lightening strikes in the local area, games / practices will be cancelled.
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Reminder: at any time, a parent/guardian can withdraw their child from play if they feel the weather is threatening.
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​Heat & Humidity (Feels Like)
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34℃ or above; inclusive of wet-bulb globe temperature (humidex)
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6:00PM Games (checked @ 4:00PM)
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If the temperature/humidex forecast will be 34℃ or higher, 6:00 PM games will be announced as cancelled.
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7:15/7:30PM Games (checked @ 5:00PM)
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If the temperature/humidex forecast will be 34℃ or higher, 7:15 PM games will be announced as cancelled.
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Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
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AQHI Forecast Maximums 7 or above, strenuous activities outdoors not advised.
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6:00PM Games (checked @ 4:00PM)
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If AQHI forecast is 7 or higher, 6:00PM games will be announced as cancelled
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7:15/7:30PM Games (checked @ 5:00PM)
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If AQHI forecast is 7 or higher, 7:15/7:30PM games will be announced as cancelled
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Field Conditions - City of Greater Sudbury (CGS)
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The City of Greater Sudbury will advise WMSA when there may be damage caused to the fields due to wet conditions, or when the fields are not safe for play.
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All games scheduled that night will be announced as cancelled.