Please be reminded of the TBMDSA Inclement
Weather (Wet-Field/Rainout) Policy and Procedure.
a)
All games will commence at the designated start time as per the schedule
on the website.
b)
When a regular season game is late in starting, the playing time will be
shortened as all games must be completed within the scheduled time slot and
finish on time for insurance purposes.
c)
In the case of rain or other issues causing a delay of game a minimum of
two (2) innings for U7 and U10 and three (3) innings for U14 and U19 will
constitute a full game. The score will stand as of the last full inning.
d)
If a game is cancelled due to weather, the Home team is responsible for
checking the field for playability, contacting the Visiting team, and their
Division Convenor to cancel the game.
e)
This must be done a minimum of 90 minutes before the game start time.
f)
The Home team will then be responsible for contact Visiting Coach to
discuss rescheduling dates to be played preferably on Home team’s practice
night if possible. Home team coach will contact Convenor to confirm the
availability of diamond times and umpires.
g)
The rescheduled game can be played any time during the regular season
but the date of the rescheduled game must be confirmed within two weeks of
cancelled game. Once the date is agreed on by both teams and all details
are confirmed by the Convenor, the game will be added to the schedule on the
website.
h) In the event of a
significant weather (ie. Tornado, Extreme Heat) warning issued by Environment
Canada for our area, the Home Team is responsible for contacting the Visiting
Coach to discuss rescheduling dates to be played preferably on Home team’s
practice night if possible. Home team coach will contact Convenor to
confirm the availability of diamond times and umpires.
i)
Coaches can visit this link for the Town of New
Tecumseth’s Wet-Field / Rain-Out Policy: https://tbdmsa.ca/Public/Documents/Wet_Field_Policy_2020.pdf