Inclement Weather Policy

While RSC utilizes US Soccer guidelines when determining whether a practice or game should take place, RSC leadership has the final say on all weather-related delays and cancellations, and will always err on the side of player safety.

In the event of inclement weather, recreation cancelations will be made as early as possible (7:00am on game days), and posted to Facebook, Instagram, and this website. Travel cancelations will be made on a case-by-case basis. If a travel activity is cancelled, your coach will send out notice via the TeamSnap app.  

US Soccer Heat Guidelines
US Soccer Cold Weather Guidelines

Thunder & Lightning

Play must be stopped immediately when thunder or lightning is present. Recreation activities will be cancelled if thunder or lightning is present up to 30 minutes before activities begin, if there is a significant threat of thunder or lightning in the forecast (as of 7:00am on game days), or if thunder or lightning occurs at any point during play, due to a lack of adequate shelter at Nansen. For travel games, a 30-minute waiting period is required after the last thunder or lightning flash before resuming activity.

Rain

In the event of rain, every effort will be made to practice and play games, assuming field conditions remain safe and the temperature is above 48^o f. Activities may be cancelled due to heavy rainfall. These cancellations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Heat

US Soccer recommends cancelling or postponing activities when Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (a measure of heat and humidity) exceeds 89.9^o f. For recreation soccer, hydration breaks will occur as needed. For travel, hydration breaks of 4 minutes for each 30 minutes of continuous play (i.e., minute 30 and 75 of 90 minute match).

Cold

US Soccer recommends cancelling or postponing events when wind chill temperatures drop below 0^o f. RSC may elect to cancel recreation games when the windchill temperature drops below 20^o f. In any event, please dress your child appropriately, following US Soccer's cold weather safety tips.