All play will be suspended for 30 minutes following the first sighting of lightning, or if lightning is detected within 10 miles of the park using online weather apps. Each successive sighting shall delay the restart by 30 minutes until a complete 30-minute cycle has been completed without a new sighting.
All players, coaches, umpires, officials and spectators should leave the field and seek shelter immediately. Move to a sturdy enclosed structure or a fully enclosed vehicle with the windows rolled up. Dugouts and pavilions DO NOT provide adequate protection from lighting. Safety is the number one consideration; common sense and good judgement should be used at all times. Parents dropping off unattended children should have a safety plan in place for their child. It is safe to head back to the field 30 minutes after the thunder and lightning have come to an end.
At the announcement of a severe weather watch, the organization will prepare to stop play and secure the facilities, including removing to storage all movable equipment i.e., bats, batting helmets, etc. Organization officials shall determine playability and safety of the facility and its users.
At the announcement of a severe weather warning - ALL PLAY WILL STOP - all players, spectators, coaches and league official must leave the facility in an orderly manner. The facility will be closed for use until the organization has verified that weather conditions have cleared enabling safe facility usage.
Lightning Detectors for DHYS Locations
Medlock Park
Cofer Park
Kittredge Park
Maynard Jackson Field