FC Richmond Thunderstorm and Lightning Policy for Outdoor Soccer Activities

The safety of our players, families and staff is of the utmost importance.

During practice and games, FC Richmond Directors, and Referee Assignors diligently monitor various weather tracking apps when there is a risk of adverse weather. At the first sign of lightning, or if radar indicates a future threat to the fields, practice or games will be called or canceled. Either a referee will whistle to conclude the competition, or during practice, a bull horn will be used for notification.  A mass notification will also be sent to program participants.

If a game is more than halfway through, it will not be rescheduled. If the game is canceled beforehand or at the very start, coaches may request the game be rescheduled. 

At the sound of the bull horn or whistle, or upon receipt of mass notification via PlayMetrics, all coaches, players, referees and spectators are to withdraw from the field immediately. Please do not stay on the fields, this is for your safety.