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Inclement Weather Procedures

Inclement Weather Information

In the case of inclement weather, check the hotline (469-708-0411) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lhgcl)

IF games are in progress:

Games will be stopped if there is a lightening threat.  Some facilities have a lightening detection system which will sound a single loud burst.

At other facilities the games will be halted by the referees or Lake Highlands official on duty.

You should immediately retreat to your cars and await further instruction.  Do not leave the area until you've been notified by an official that games are cancelled.

If games are cancelled or games are incomplete, they will be replayed in their entirety.

IF the weather threatens Saturday or Sunday play:

The hotline and Facebook will be updated by 6am, communicating game status

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LHGCL Rule IV. section P.

P. Foul Weather Procedures: Unless the coach, team manager or other responsible 
person for the team is notified specifically by the Age Division Commissioner or has received updated information on the LHGCL Hot Line that their game has been 
canceled for any reason, both teams are required to appear at the game site on time, ready to play. Any team failing to appear and who has not been given proper notice that the game has been canceled will be required to forfeit the game. The LHGCL Hotline shall constitute proper notice. Team managers/coaches are required to check with the LHGCL Hotline or Website for updates on playing conditions. 
1. Only LHSA officials (Moss Park only) or a member of the LHGCL Executive 
Board may cancel games prior to game time.
2. The referees, a member of the LHGCL Executive Board, LHSA (Moss Park 
only), or an official of GLASA (GLASA venues only) may cancel games at the 
field of play. In the event of inclement weather during play, the LHGCL officials on site or the referee (if no LHGCL official is present) will determine if games are to be suspended. If games are suspended, teams and spectators must seek safe shelter in their cars. Failure to leave the soccer fields as directed by a LHGCL official or referee will result in an immediate dismissal from the game for the offending person(s). DO NOT leave the complex until you have been informed by a LHGCL official or referee that the games will not be resumed.