Lightning guidelines

[Andy]

I believe someone has posted it here before, but I can't find it.

Is there something in a rule book - any ruleset - with guidelines for dealing with lightning?

I looked in the ASA and NFHS book and couldn't find anything...

[JefferMC]

Try the NCAA Rulebook, Appendix E.

http://www.ncaapublications.com/Uplo...708c4cf6f2.pdf

ASA covers it on their website, here:

http://www.asasoftball.com/about/lightning.asp

[JEL]

Originally Posted by Andy

I believe someone has posted it here before, but I can't find it.

Is there something in a rule book - any ruleset - with guidelines for dealing with lightning?

I looked in the ASA and NFHS book and couldn't find anything...

Look again at the NFHS book, page 6 under "Guidelines on Handling Contests During Lightning Disturbances"

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by JEL

Look again at the NFHS book, page 6 under "Guidelines on Handling Contests During Lightning Disturbances"

I was going to say that I knew it was in the NFHS rulebook.

[hotmatt]

In Ohio in every outdoor sport's pre-season manual we get 2 pages of "advice" on handling inclement weather. But at every State Rules meeting we are told, if you hear thunder or see lightning, get the field cleared for 30 minutes after the last sign of lightning. They powers in Columbus have said they will back any official in any sport that suspends or cancels a contest as a result of hearing thunder or seeing lightning. I will and have not hesitated in pulling teams off the field. I don't do thunderstorms very well .

[NCASAUmp]

I'm surprised at the number of umpires who try to keep their games going, despite visible lightning in the area (within 10 miles). Then I get the crazy looks from teams, fellow umpires and local field supervisors when I pull my players off the field and tell them to wait.

[shipwreck]

Or with stupid umpires, when told to clear the teams from the field and dugouts, who reply "we only need one more out." Last time I checked, lightning can't count. Dave

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm surprised at the number of umpires who try to keep their games going, despite visible lightning in the area (within 10 miles). Then I get the crazy looks from teams, fellow umpires and local field supervisors when I pull my players off the field and tell them to wait.

I did a tournament earlier this year where the TD wanted to continue the games even though the tornado warning sirens were sounding...

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

I believe someone has posted it here before, but I can't find it.

Is there something in a rule book - any ruleset - with guidelines for dealing with lightning?

I looked in the ASA and NFHS book and couldn't find anything...

Page 180 in the 2013 ASA book

[xtremeump]

It is our duty to postpone play for the Time allowed 30 minutes. I tell the Coach that my partner and I will be in the car. That's it, the coach gets training on what to do. It is not our responsibility. Do not direct anyone what they should do.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by xtremeump

It is our duty to postpone play for the Time allowed 30 minutes. I tell the Coach that my partner and I will be in the car. That's it, the coach gets training on what to do. It is not our responsibility. Do not direct anyone what they should do.

No, it isn't. We suspend play for the time it is necessary for the safety issue to pass.

We instruct the teams that the game is suspended. I prefer that to postponed as I have found many to take that as it being rescheduled at a later date and leave, but that certainly isn't what we mean during a simple delay.

[xtremeump]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

No, it isn't. We suspend play for the time it is necessary for the safety issue to pass.

We instruct the teams that the game is suspended. I prefer that to postponed as I have found many to take that as it being rescheduled at a later date and leave, but that certainly isn't what we mean during a simple delay.

No it isn't what ? Yes postponed is a better way to say it. Really what did I say that you can say " No, it Isn't" Wow simply stop the game and go to the car. You are really taking me to task. This is a FORUM for everyone... Not just you !!!!

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by xtremeump

It is our duty to postpone play for the Time allowed 30 minutes. I tell the Coach that my partner and I will be in the car. That's it, the coach gets training on what to do. It is not our responsibility. Do not direct anyone what they should do.

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

No, it isn't. We suspend play for the time it is necessary for the safety issue to pass.

We instruct the teams that the game is suspended. I prefer that to postponed as I have found many to take that as it being rescheduled at a later date and leave, but that certainly isn't what we mean during a simple delay.

Originally Posted by xtremeump

No it isn't what ? Yes postponed is a better way to say it. Really what did I say that you can say " No, it Isn't" Wow simply stop the game and go to the car. You are really taking me to task. This is a FORUM for everyone... Not just you !!!!

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