2. Games this weekend. Depending on what day and time your games are this weekend, we will have some less than ideal opening weekend weather. My suggestion is to play the games so long as your field conditions allow it as reschedules are oftentimes difficult to coordinate. If you are playing this weekend please dress appropriately, wear layers including under armor, gloves, hats (but no hooded sweatshirts as the hood can cause safety issues).
3. Cancellation protocol. If you end up having to cancel this weekend because of field conditions, below is the cancellation protocol: Developmental League – If you have determined that a game needs to be cancelled please reach out to the opposing coach ASAP. If the cancellation is due to field conditions and the call is being made on game day be cognizant of the fact that between early arrivals and travel time, all such calls should be made as early in the day as possible and the opposing team should be given at least two hours notice (but preferably much more). Home team should also remember to notify the referees and if you are using the PIAA referees provided by Chuck for developmental games, see the applicable comments on referee notice below in the JV/Varsity section. My contact information, Chuck’s contact information, and the coaches contact information are all contained in the attachment.
Also, please refer to my 3/14 email for rescheduling procedures. You should finalize plans for a day and time for your remake within 1 week of the date of cancellation (note that the game can be played at a later date, but you should determine that date within 1 week from the date that the game has been cancelled).
JV/Varsity Games — If you have determined that a game needs to be cancelled please reach out to the opposing coach ASAP. If the cancellation is due to field conditions and the call is being made on game day be cognizant of the fact that between early arrivals and travel time, all such calls should be made as early in the day as possible and the opposing team should be given at least two hours notice (but preferably much more). If the cancellation is more than 48 hours in advance the Home team should notify Chuck Pruss by email. If the cancellation is less than 48 hours in advance you should also text/call Chuck Pruss. In both instances Chuck will respond and confirm cancellation. Please note though that if the notice for cancellation is too short or if you don’t get an acknowledgment from Chuck and the referees aren’t given adequate notice, the home team may still be responsible for the referee fees for the scheduled games. If you are in a jam and aren’t getting responses I can be reached via cell. My contact information, Chuck’s contact information, and the coaches contact information are all contained in the attachment.
Also, please refer to my 3/14 email for rescheduling procedures. You should finalize plans for a day and time for your remake within 1 week of the date of cancellation (note that the game can be played at a later date, but you should determine that date within 1 week from the date that the game has been cancelled).
Thanks everyone, good luck this weekend and be safe!
Rob Glentzer
DSL Commissioner