Fields & Weather

Stay up to date on field conditions and weather policies for all NMSC programs. Safety is our top priority — please review these guidelines before every game or training session.

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City of Mississauga updates field closures in real time due to weather or maintenance.

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Safety First

Lightning & Thunder Policy

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30/30 Rule — Strictly Observed

Once thunder or lightning occurs, play must be stopped immediately. If the flash-to-bang interval is less than 30 seconds, play will be suspended for 30 minutes from the last flash or bang observation.

Play must stop immediately upon any thunder or lightning observation — no exceptions.

If the flash-to-bang gap is under 30 seconds, suspend play for 30 minutes from the last observation.

U13–U18: If a game is played for at least 10 minutes into the 2nd half, it counts as played and scores stand.

Any U13–U18 game cancelled due to weather will be recorded as a 1-1 tie.

Extreme Heat

Heat Policy

Games are not cancelled due to extreme heat. However, extra water and rest breaks will be implemented to ensure player safety.

U3 – U8

Extra water and rest breaks implemented by Technical Coaches & Staff.

U9 – U18

Extra water and rest breaks implemented by Referees. Coaches and referees should meet prior to game start to align on protocol.

Field Closures

Field Conditions Policy

City of Mississauga staff monitor playing conditions for all City-operated soccer pitches, football fields, and artificial turf fields.

Updates are posted to the City’s Field Status page when a field is closed due to maintenance, weather, or other reasons.

Field conditions can change rapidly. If City staff cannot formally close all affected locations in time, the permit holder, game official, or coach is responsible for calling conditions unplayable if the facility is deemed unsafe.

Parents may take any reasonable action they deem appropriate for the safety of their child at any time.

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