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How to determine if a game should be cancelled due to field conditions
The head coaches need to check the field at least an hour before their game to make the call. In the event of a cancelation the refs need to be notified as does the other team.
Determine Field Playability
REMEMBER: Standing water occurs because the ground is saturated. Removing standing water does not eliminate the saturation. It is the saturation and not standing water that causes damage and unsafe conditions.
Determining the playability of an athletic field is crucial to the continued health of the grass and the sustainability of the field throughout the season.
An athletic field should be considered closed for play if any part of the field becomes unsafe for field users or if conditions exist where use will cause damage to the field.
An athletic field should be considered closed if any of the following conditions exist: