To monitor lightning the Athletic Training staff will utilize both the Flash-Bang method AND a Guardian Angel Lightning Detector. Our policy is in accordance to the NCAA recommendations regarding lightning safety. Exceptions will be made for golf and cross country, whereby the head coach will have the ability to suspend activity in the absence of a member of the Athletic Training staff. A member of the Athletic Training staff will greet the the officials, explain that we have a means to monitor the lightning, and offer to notify the officials during the game if there is imminent danger from the lightning. Immediately following the announcement of suspension of activity all, athletes, coaches, officials and support personnel are to evacuate to an enclosed grounded structure.
Metal conducts electricity.
Athletes should not stand in groups or near a single tree. There should be 15 ft between athletes. A member of the Athletic Training Staff will discuss emergency procedures and emergency shelter with the home team athletic trainer and report this information to the coaches and team. Activity may resume once a member of the Athletic Training staff gives permission. Single trees and standing in a group should be avoided.