CSC Heat/Humidex Policy

Chatham Youth Soccer Heat/Humidex Policy for Youth Teams

CSC uses the Environment Canada Predicted Humidex Reading when deciding if soccer will be

cancelled due to high temperatures. The decision to cancel games is made by the respective Leagues. The

decision to cancel practices is made by the Team Coach.

U4 to U12

On the day of the program, recreational or representative practice or recreational game,

if the temperature is between 30-35 deg. C and the humidex is below 40, then there is an enforced 2 min.

water break after each period and the time of the periods are reduced from 10 min. to 8 min. However if

the temperature is greater than 35 deg. C. and the humidex is predicted to be equal to or greater than 40,

three hours prior your event, it will be cancelled. There will be no re-scheduling of programs, practices or

games.

U13 to U17

On the day of your program, recreational or representative practice or recreational game, if

the temperature is between 30-35 deg. C and the humidex is below 40, then there is an enforced 2 min.

water breaks during each half. However, if the humidex is predicted to be equal to or greater than 45 three

hours prior your event, the game will be cancelled. There will be no re-scheduling of any practices.

Time permitting, games will be re-scheduled.

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Referees should get together before the game begins and agree to play 4 shortened quarters

Adult Leagues‍

If the temperature is between 30-38 deg. C and the humidex is below 40, coaches and

referees should get together before the game begins and agree to play 4 shortened quarters instead of 2

halves. This will allow for extra water breaks. If the temperature is above 38 deg. C and the humidex is

predicted to be greater than 45 three hours before the game, the game will be cancelled.

Games can be rescheduled.

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CSC reserves the right to modify this policy for its Festivals and Tournaments. Notification of Program

Cancellation due to High Humidex will be emailed participants regarding the cancellation three hours

prior to the event. When in doubt, check your email (including Spam) and/or the Environment Canada. At

any time, if you have any concerns regarding the weather conditions, please do what you feel is best for

your child.

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