Brookhaven Town Recreation adopted this "Lightning Rule" in 2004
We do NOT play soccer when Lightning is sighted !

                                  

If lightning is sighted the game is stopped and everyone finds shelter.
An "official" game ... is when at least 1 half of play is completed
If the game is "official", at least one half of the game has been completed, the soccer
referees and Field Supervisors must wait 10 minutes before deciding to continue play
or cancelling the match. If the game is canceled, the score remains and the game is
counted in the standings.
An "un-official" game ... is when a half of play is not completed
If the game is "un-official", a half of the game has not been completed, the referees
and Field Supervisors must wait for 30 minutes before deciding to play or cancel the
game. If the game is resumed, at least 30 minutes of soccer must be played before the
game can become an "official" game and count in the standings. If the game is not resumed,
the League Supervisor will decide if the game is re-scheduled.
In the event that the referees and or Field Supervisors leave the field before these
time mandates, they will not be paid for that game.
* This rule applies to both games of a double header *


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