Adverse Weather Policy

1. The club does not make the decision of whether a child should play or not play; that decision is solely the parent's. The club decides only whether a specific game goes ahead, given the conditions. if a parent decides to keep a child home because the weather does not look good, or because the child is not feeling well, or for any other reason there are no consequences. We are not a competitive club; no attendance records are kept; no player is disciplined because they did not attend a game.

2. A decision whether to play a game can only be made at game time, on the field, because that decision is based on the quantity of water remaining on the field at that time. Once that decision is made we will communicate that decision to all participants who have given us email addresses.

3. If any lightning is seen or thunder heard, the game will be immediately stopped. 30 minutes after seeing the last lightning or hearing the last of the thunder, games can continue.

4. If more than 1/2 of the game has been played when cancelled, the result will stand. If less than 1/2 of the game has been played no result will be awarded. If the games at either 6:30 / 7:30 have been cancelled for rain and less than 1/2 of those games were played, all games in that division will be treated as cancelled.

5. No games will be replayed once they are cancelled unless the games in that division are played on 2 separate nights.

6. The school board permits state that if 2.5 cm (one inch) or more of rain falls 48 hours before a game accompanied by steady rain on the game day the game must be cancelled. If the ground is saturated with water and you hear the squish-squish of water when you walk, the game on that field must be cancelled.

Heat Wave Policy

During the summers, occasionally, we have high temperatures. These heat wave will not affect the games at any of our Leaside Soccer league locations.

Heat wave advisories suggest to stay out of the blazing sun or heat. We already do that as all of our house league games take place in the evenings. The advisory also suggests to avoid strenuous physical activity outdoors. We do not believe that our games are that strenuous, given the number of stoppages, the lack of intensity and the total amount of time spent.

The parent or player must continue to take personal responsibility in their decision to play or to allow their child to play. The club is responsibile for erecting the fields to play on. We are mindful of providing a safe environment in which to play, and we feel that our environment is safe.

We are concerned with these conditions and as such we just want to remind everyone that with these rises in the temperature to be aware of the fact that summer heat waves can cause serious health issues, particularly for babies, infants and the elderly who are more vulnerable to the risks of dehydration and sunburn. Wear loose- fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing that will cover as much skin as possible; drink plenty of water regularly and often; take frequent breaks; be alert to any signs of heat related physical signs such as head aches or dizziness. Heat exhaustion can cause muscle cramps, low blood pressure, rapid pulse and nausea.

Our fundamental concern is the safety and well-being of our players, referees, coaches and attendees. Please ensure you take the necessary measures to have a safe and fun experience. As always, use common sense.

Air Quality Health Index Policy

During the summers, occasionally, we have high temperatures. These heat wave will not affect the games at any of our Leaside Soccer league locations.

On June 6, 2023 the Air Quality Health Index in Toronto as measured by Environment Canada was 6 as a result of the forest fires in Quebec. Visit the Toronto - Air Quality Health Index for hourly AQHI measurements.

If the AQHI is 7 or higher at 5 pm on game day, the soccer games for that night will be cancelled.If the index is 6 or lower, soccer games will go ahead.

Please remember that the parent must continue to take personal responsibility in their decision to allow their child to play. The club is responsible for erecting the fields to play on. We are mindful of providing a safe environment in which to play, and we feel that our environment is safe.