Lightning UIL Rule-Game Called

[liltex]

Somebody familiar w/the rules please explain so all can see how important a game can be to always be on top in the score just in case.

[theyoungballcoach]

U.I. L. Recommendations for Lightning Safety

    * Establish a chain of command that identifies who is to make the call to remove individuals from the field.
    * Name a designated weather watcher (A person who actively looks for the signs of threatening weather and notifies the chain of command if severe weather becomes dangerous).
    * Have a means of monitoring local weather forecasts and warnings.
    * Designate a safe shelter for each venue. See examples below.
    * Use the Flash-to-Bang count to determine when to go to safety. By the time the flash-to-bang count approaches thirty seconds all individuals should be already inside a safe structure. See method of determining Flash-to-Bang count below.
    * Once activities have been suspended, wait at least thirty minutes following the last sound of thunder or lightning flash prior to resuming an activity or returning outdoors.
    * Avoid being the highest point in an open field, in contact with, or proximity to the highest point, as well as being on the open water. Do not take shelter under or near trees, flagpoles, or light poles.
    * Assume that lightning safe position (crouched on the ground weight on the balls of the feet, feet together, head lowered, and ears covered) for individuals who feel their hair stand on end, skin tingle, or hear "crackling" noises. Do not lie flat on the ground.
    * Observe the following basic first aid procedures in managing victims of a lightning strike:
          o Activate local EMS
          o Lightning victims do not "carry a charge" and are safe to touch.
          o If necessary, move the victim with care to a safer location.
          o Evaluate airway, breathing, and circulation, and begin CPR if necessary.
          o Evaluate and treat for hypothermia, shock, fractures, and/or burns.
    * All individuals have the right to leave an athletic site in order to seek a safe structure if the person feels in danger of impending lightning activity, without fear of repercussions or penalty from anyone.

[liltex]

Good stuff and thanks but I was referring to the game being called official before time has expired on the clock.

[theyoungballcoach]

Ok i see what you mean.  I went to a game two years ago and they waited and resumed the game once the weather was clear.  The game ended at midnight.

[liltex]

I think it's changed and officials can call a game finished under certain conditions with time remaining.That's what I'm trying to get a clarification on.

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

[font=Courier]It's up to the game administrator, which is usually the prinicipal of the home team.[/font]

[liltex]

Thanks Cooper

[AggiesAreWe]

This was the case back in 2006 season. Jasper and Silsbee were playing a district game and Silsbee was leading 35-0 with 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter when a huge storm blew in, lot's a lightning and wind. Officials waited for 30 minutes and then they called the game, Silsbee winning 35-0.

Everyone, including the Jasper coaching staffs, were good with the decision. It was for the best in many ways. ;)

[rschuldt]

Something similar happened to Dayton I want to say last year, but maybe it was the year before. We were playing in Bay City and a storm started to build and roll in. The band was ordered to go into Bay City's practice gym and the crowd was told to seek shelter under the stands. I'm not sure where the footballs players, coaches, etc. went all I know is that it was the Bronco Band alone in the practice gym. The game eventually resumed, but we got back either around midnight or 1 in the morning.

[teeboan]

We officials don't call the game. We just suspend it and let the admin decide what to do.