Severe Weather Policy

All play is to be suspended immediately if lightning can be seen or thunder can be heard.  Lightning detection units and a weather radio located in the concession stand will be monitored by the BFP concession stand staff person on duty.  This is true for games or practices.

An announcement to suspend games and clear the fields will come from the concession stand.  This announcement will supersede any league rules as well as umpire or coach decisions and will apply to all fields and games at the park.

When play is suspended, players, coaches and parents should move immediately to the interior of the concessions building or a car.  No one should take shelter under the concession or playground canopy or in dugouts during a thunderstorm.  These locations are not safe from a lightning strike.

Weather safety experts recommend waiting 30 minutes after a storm passes before resuming play.  Lightning strikes occur in all directions around storms, even behind them.  Do not rush to resume play even if skies begin to clear.  Wait until thunder is no longer audible or about 30 minutes after a storm passes.  Neither the suspension of play nor the safety of our families is taken lightly; the safety of our children and BFP community is paramount at all times.

The all-clear announcement will come from the concession stand based on the above criteria and no games may resume until this announcement is made.

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