Yesterday's death of a Carbondale track team member after being struck by lightning should remind us all of the perils our kids face when storms approach.
The general rule (according to the National Weather Service) is that if lightning is spotted, the fields should be cleared immediately. As we saw yesterday, that policy is ineffective. My policy is that when THUNDER CAN BE HEARD the fields should be cleared IMMEDIATELY. If at any time you think there is a threat to your child or to your team because of the weather, do not hesitate - get off the field!
I have contacted the Illinois Youth Soccer Association for their opinion and will update this site when I hear from them.
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