Lightning/Weather/Smoke Policies

Lightning Safety/ Severe Weather Policy– click the link for the Canadian Soccer Association policy

SMOKE

KWSL will be using the website www.purpleair.com to determine the air quality levels. If the index reads a level 7 or greater by 4:30 pm on game day then the team reps will be notified via e-mail that the game will be cancelled. If team reps are not notified then it is assumed that the game will still be played. Please keep in mind that if at game time the air quality levels worsen, the referee has the ability to cancel the game if they deem it to be unsafe to play. 

WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, and unless notified previously by the Scheduler, teams must attend the grounds and await the decision of the referee as to the fitness of the playing pitch.

EXTREME HEAT GUIDELINES – BC SOCCER

Humidex Value Discomfort at rest Risk of overheating during exercise Activity Modification
Below 24 C None Low N/A
25C to 29C None Low to Moderate N/A
30C to 34C Some Moderate – Athletes should be monitored Games – Drink Breaks every 30 Minutes

 

35C to 39C High High – Athletes should be monitored closely Games – consider reduced game length, re-schedule kick-off or cancellation

 

40C + EXTREME EXTREME ALL ACTIVITY CANCELLED

 

**Games cancelled due to smoke/weather/extreme heat will NOT be rescheduled.  The score will be recorded as a 0-0 draw and each team receives one point, if the game is canceled prior to starting. If part of the game has been played, the score will be recorded as is at the time the game is called by the referee.