The CJSL Weather Policy is in place to ensure the safety of all players, coaches, referees, and spectators while maintaining clear and consistent procedures for match day decisions.

Weather-related decisions must always prioritize player safety and follow CJSL guidelines and U.S. Soccer best practices.

Match Day Responsibility

• The home team is responsible for determining field status.
• The home team must communicate any cancellations or field issues to the opposing team in a timely manner.
• Communication should occur as early as possible to avoid unnecessary travel.
• Referees must also be notified if a match is canceled.

Weather-Related Cancellations

• Games may be canceled due to unsafe field conditions, severe weather, or local restrictions.
• Decisions must be made with player safety as the top priority.
• Unplayable field conditions include standing water, frozen surfaces, or hazardous environments.
• Games should not be canceled without clear and valid field or weather conditions.
• All cancellations must be clearly communicated to the opposing club.

Mandatory Reporting Requirement

• All weather-related cancellations must be reported to CJSL.
• The official CJSL Weather Game Cancel Form must be completed for every canceled match.
• Failure to report a cancellation may result in league action.

Severe Weather & Safety Guidelines

• Matches must be delayed or suspended in the event of lightning or dangerous weather conditions.
• Clubs must follow U.S. Soccer Recognize to Recover guidelines.
• Heat, lightning, and severe weather conditions must be taken seriously at all times.
• Player safety takes priority over all scheduling concerns.

Rescheduling Matches

• Clubs are responsible for coordinating with each other to reschedule canceled matches.
• All rescheduled games must follow CJSL scheduling procedures.
• A Game Change Request (GCR) must be submitted once a new date is agreed upon.

CJSL Authority

• CJSL reserves the right to review any weather-related cancellation.
• If a cancellation is deemed unjustified, the match may be recorded as a forfeit.
• CJSL has final authority on all decisions related to match status and enforcement.