Weather Policy
VYS Weather Policy
If your game is on artificial turf and it’s just rain, we play! If your game is on grass and it's just rain, please travel to the site unless otherwise directed, as decisions will be made by the head coach (U5 - U8) or referee (U9 - above) at the field, unless the fields are already closed and posted on the website.
The only time we will stop play is in the case of extreme inclement weather, temperature or thunder and lightning. Our coaches and referees will make the appropriate decision should the weather become an issue.
The safety and well-being of the players is our number one priority. We will make every effort to notify players in advance if we are canceling due to inclement weather, however sometimes we have to make the decision at the field.
Thunder and Lightning Guidelines
At the first sight of lightning or sound of thunder, stop all field activities immediately and seek shelter indoors or in cars. Do not wait for lightning to occur over the field you are playing on. Do not resume play until 30 minutes after the last occurrence of lightning or thunder.
Inclement Weather Communications
Our goal is to communicate cancellations as soon as a decision is made, and we strive to make a decision by 3pm during the week and 6:30am on the weekend. This affects carpool schedules and long commutes so we will do our best to stick to this schedule.
We often wait until these times to make a decision in hopes conditions will improve and allow us to play. Most of our rented fields are governed by other entities (e.g., Town of Vienna) who determine whether fields are open or closed and these entities often do not inform us of field decisions until after 2:30pm.
Our club uses PlayMetrics as our All-in-One Club Operating System for Registration, Payment, Communication, and Schedules. All new users must create an account through PlayMetrics in order to register for any of our programs.
Field Status
We update the field status on this website as soon as a decision is made. Fields are marked “closed” if weather conditions are not safe for players, and we cancel soccer related activities. No one is allowed to play on a “closed” field.
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311 Maple Ave West Unit D
Vienna, VA 22180