The 30/30 Guideline has two parts. The first part deals with when participants should stop outdoor activity and seek protection under an appropriate shelter. The second part deals with when it is safe to return to outdoor activities.
Part 1 – Stop the activity if the time between seeing a lightning flash and hearing a thunder-clap is less than 30 seconds, the thunderstorm is within 10km (as sound travels at approximately 340m per second). Stop all outdoor activity immediately and seek appropriate shelter indoors (such as in a solid building or totally enclosed car). Do not seek shelter under a tree (or group of trees) in the open or in small open structures such as picnic shelters.
Part 2 – You should wait a minimum of 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder is heard before resuming outdoor activities.
If your game can be played within the scheduled time, please do so. Also, do your best to make the halves even times, if possible, but if not, that’s alright please get the kids playing soccer. If your game cannot be played within the allotted time, there will be NO reschedules and you must end the game so the next one can start on time. Any questions please your referee coordinator.