Check the status of Palo Alto grass fields in the sidebar to the left. This information is updated as quickly as the change in the rain hotline is noted.
The sidebar will be updated as weather conditions change. You do not need to call the City of Palo Alto Rain Hotline, but if you are doubtful of the status as indicated to the left, please feel free to call the Rain Hotline.
If the sidebar is not correct, please email rc@ayso26.org, rra@ayso26.org, and webmaster@ayso26.org and the sidebar will be updated.If the Rain Hotline says the fields are closed, all Palo Alto AYSO games and practices are cancelled for grass fields.
Note that Cubberley Stadium, PALY, Gunn and Mayfield are artificial turf and do not close for rain.
The City of Palo Alto Rain Hotline is
+1 650 329 2697, press 1
Game Rainout Scheduled games will proceed in inclement weather unless they are specifically cancelled. Play is only cancelled if:
NOTE: Coaches may not cancel a game The Regional Commissioner, in consultation with the Regional Referee Administrator can cancel games prior to the scheduled time of play. The only person authorized to cancel a game at the field is the Referee that is scheduled for that game, after personally inspecting the field. Coaches cannot cancel a game, even by mutual consent. Game cancellation will depend on the age level and fields being used, and the weather conditions. It is lots of fun to play soccer in the rain, but Palo Alto playing fields are heavily used, and the city closes the grass fields in rain conditions to avoid damage. Holding practice or games on closed fields risks losing our field permits. However, if the field is not closed by the City, and the field is not soggy, play or practice may continue in the presence of a light drizzle. If a game is interrupted or delayed due to rain, but the City has not closed the fields for the day, play may resume later. Depending on the amount of rain and the condition of the field when rain ceases, it may be possible for a game to start late or resume. The Referee decides. Games later in the day may proceed when earlier games have had to be cancelled. It's a good idea to show up at the field if the fields is open, unless you hear otherwise. A game postponed because of weather will be rescheduled by the Division Commissioner. When there are many games canceled rescheduling may not be possible. Coaches of a cancelled game may collaborate, in consultation with the appropriate referee coordinator and the division commissioner to make up the game. | Training Session Rainout Training will proceed in inclement weather conditions unless specifically cancelled. Training is cancelled if:
If fields are closed a hard surface such as an outdoor basketball court or tennis court can be used for some training and drills. Pay attention to the list of concerns below. Or, consider using this as an opportunity for some indoor training, where game strategy and team discussion can build greater player confidence and teamwork. Concerns for using a hard surface
The following is the position of the AYSO National Referee Commission regarding severe weather: "It is said that lightning can strike from a clear blue sky that is within a ten mile radius of a storm. It is therefore strongly recommended that practices and games be terminated immediately upon hearing thunder or seeing lightning". |