Players

Weather Policy

The VESC always strives to ensure that all games are played, however sometimes cancellations are required. If the City informs us that the fields are closed we will post on our Facebook page a what games are cancelled. We will also do our best to post on our main page of our website that some or all games are cancelled.

If you are not informed by your team's coach and/or a posting on the VESC Facebook/Website pages, then attend the field.
The VESC's Lightning Policy

Games may be cancelled due to the following conditions:

• Heavy or torrential rain (more likely in the younger age groups) which has been persistent during the hours and/or days preceding the game. Even if there is no rain or clouds in the sky at game time!
• Thunderstorms which are imminent or threatening.
• Extreme heat or very high humidity levels.
• Too few players for one or both teams.
• Unsatisfactory field conditions that cannot be fixed within a reasonable time frame.

Under the following conditions, a game may be cancelled by:

• The Greater City of Sudbury, the VESC's Club Head Referee/Club Head Assistant Referee, the VESC scheduler or the VESC President. Either before the game, at game time or during a game.
• At game time or during the game, on the field by the referee in the event of poor weather or too few players.
• In the absence of a referee by the two coaches.
• In all weather circumstances we try to have the well-being of the players at heart, and ask that you understand this if a decision to cancel during a game occurs.
• At any time, a parent can withdraw their child from play if they feel the weather is threatening or the field conditions are unsatisfactory.