Lightning guidelines

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

OTOH, as a parent watching a game at a field with 60' to 80' light poles and 25' chain-link back stops, surrounded by 50' to 70' tall trees, I have questioned the wisdom of taking my 5'10" DD off the field to put her in a chain-link pen with a metal roof, connected to this 25' fence, and sitting her on an aluminum bench (for which the back rest is this same 25' tall fence).

Looking at the angles, I think I'd rather her be on the field.

That's why it really should not be clear the field, it should be clear the stadium. This means go to a bus, car or if available building (not the dugout).

I had several instances this season of weather delays during track meets I was officiating. It was made clear you went inside the bus or inside the buildings at the track, and did not stay outside. One of these storms was a full blown 60 plus mph wind and hail storm. The other was flashes of light every few minutes and maybe 5 drops of rain total. Try explaining to coaches, athletes and parents that they need to stay inside and away from the track when it isn't raining and the sun is coming out.