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EVERETT <br /> OEM WASHINGTON <br /> CONDITIONS REQUIRING FIELD CLOSURES <br /> 1. Insufficient lighting. <br /> 2. Dangerous field conditions with significant potential for player injury in the infield or outfield <br /> (Loss of traction by players). <br /> 3. Rain squall with excessive water on field, creating significant potential for player injury. <br /> 4. Lightning storm within 5 miles of the facility. (No exceptions to this rule.) <br /> 5. Lack of ability to prepare fields from previous use or excess weather events (Holes, excessive <br /> mud and water exist on the site). <br /> 6. Vandalism or damage to the fields creating significant potential for player injury. <br /> PHIL JOHNSON CLOSURE PROCEDURES <br /> Before releasing the fields for play, City maintenance staff will determine the playability of fields. If any <br /> of the above listed hazards exist, the City will have the authority to delay or cancel play at any time. <br /> After release of the fields by the City, the Association is responsible for determining the playability of <br /> the fields using the criteria listed under CONDTIONS REQUIRING FIELD CLOSURES (numbered <br /> above). <br /> Process: <br /> The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Staff will make an on-site determination of the playability of <br /> the field(s) at 3:45pm daily. In the event of inclement weather, the following policy shall be in effect: <br /> • Determination of whether or not games will be cancelled will be decided at 4pm by the Parks and <br /> Community Services Department Athletic Coordinator or designee. <br /> • At 4pm (Monday through Friday) and 8:00am (Saturday), a message will be recorded on the Kasch <br /> Park Athletic Office Rain out line (425-257-8650 option #3) regarding game status. <br /> Monday through Friday cancellations: <br /> • If games are cancelled, all following games are cancelled for the remainder of the day regardless <br /> of the improvement in the weather condition. The City will update the rainout line to reflect the <br /> cancelation. <br /> Weekend cancellations: <br /> If the first game of the day is cancelled due to inclement weather or poor playing conditions, the <br /> first two games will be rained out, regardless of the improvement in weather conditions. The <br /> remainder of the scheduled games will be determined by the City. The City will coordinate with <br /> the Association representative to determine whether or not the schedule will be delayed or <br /> cancelled. In the event of a continued delay, play will only resume if the City has determined that <br /> the fields can be released to the Association. The City will update the rainout line to reflect <br /> whether the games will be delayed or cancelled. <br /> • Field closure determination is based on an actual walking and visual inspection of the fields, as <br /> well as the impending weather forecast for that remainder of the day. <br /> • All access gates to the fields will be locked. <br /> • Lightning events will cause the immediate suspension of all games and all persons will be <br /> removed from the fields. Games may not resume until all lightning within 5 miles has ceased. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> This program has focused on some important safety procedures and issues regarding the maintenance of <br /> softball/baseball fields. Ball field maintenance is a responsibility that goes beyond making the field look good. <br /> So remember, your efforts in the field will be appreciated by many people who will have a fun and safe <br /> experience because of the job you are doing. <br /> B7 <br />