Stormy Weather Conditions and HSA’s Game Cancellation Policies

Because weather predictions are uncertain and conditions often vary locally, the Highline Soccer Association (HSA), seldom cancels games based solely on weather forecasts. If there is a severe weather advisory, however, we may cancel games for travel safety reasons.

Please consider the following points about inclement weather and playing soccer games within the Highline Soccer Association (HSA).

• Unless you see a game cancellation notice posted on the HSA website or receive an email notice directly from one of our member Clubs or programs (Highline Premier, Highline Select, HSC,  or WSSC), teams should expect the game to be played.

• Soccer is played in inclement weather. Games are rarely canceled due solely to heavy rain.

• The referee at the field makes the final determination concerning play. If the referee feels the conditions are not safe, they have the authority to abandon the match before or during play.

• HSA follows the lead of our field providers.  If these agencies close fields because of weather or safety issues, then we will cancel all games scheduled on those fields.

Note:  grass fields are sometimes closed because heavy rainfall makes the fields vulnerable to damage.

• Synthetic fields generally have better drainage than grass fields and are less susceptible to damage. Typically these venues will remain open unless they accumulate snow or have large pools of standing water on their surface.

• NEVER play soccer outdoors during lightning storms!  Read more here: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/lightning_safety_outdoors

Your club (WSSC, HSC, HSA Select, and HPFC) will notify its membership about any game cancellations or field closures. If you have questions or comments, please contact your HSA board at [email protected]

Published January 2023