Thunder / Lightning

NYSPHSAA THUNDER AND LIGHTNING POLICY

Thunder and Lightning necessitates that contests be suspended. The occurrence of thunder and/or lightning is not subject to interpretation or discussion.

When thunder is heard and/or when lightning is seen, the following policies should be adhered to:

suspend play and direct participants to go to shelter, a building normally occupied by the public.

play shall be suspended for 30 minutes after the last boom is heard and/or strike is seen.

if thunder is heard and/or lightning seen during the 30 minutes, a new 30 minute waiting period must begin.