Updated May 2024
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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!
o Soccer is played in the rain.
o WMSA will not issue cancellations due to forecasted rain during games.
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· Local Lightning Strikes
o Lighting strike forecasts can change at a moment’s notice.
o Game cancellations due to local lightning strikes are made on field by the Referee, in consultation with team Coaches.
o U3/U4 game cancellations due to local lightning strikes are made on field by the Coaches.
o 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)
o 34℃ or above; inclusive of wet-bulb globe temperature (humidex)
o 6:00 PM Games
6:00 PM Forecast conditions for Sudbury, issued at 4:00 PM
If the temperature/humidex forecast will be 34℃ or higher, 6:00 PM games will be cancelled.
o 7:15 PM Games
7:00 PM Forecast conditions for Sudbury, issued at 5:00 PM
If the temperature/humidex forecast will be 34℃ or higher, 7:15 PM games will be cancelled.
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· Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
o AQHI Forecast Maximums 7 or above, strenuous activities outdoors not advised.
o 6:00 PM Games § 6:00 PM Forecast conditions for Sudbury, issued at 4:00 PM
If AQHI forecast is 7 or higher, 6:00 PM games will be cancelled
o 7:15 PM Games § 7:00 PM Forecast conditions for Sudbury, issued at 5:00 PM
AQHI forecast is 7 or higher, 7:15 PM games will be cancelled
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· Field Conditions - City of Greater Sudbury (CGS)
o 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.
o All games scheduled that night will be announced as cancelled.
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