OBYBSA

RAIN OUT LINE

676 3284

Coaches and parents, when using the baseball and softball fields, please do the following to keep our fields in great shape.

replace the tarp over the pitching mound and home plate area after use.
When throwing BP, use the green artificial grass matting. When done, return the matting to the dugout.
When using the cages and kids are wearing spikes, be sure to use the black rubber matting in the batters box area.
No soft toss into the field fences!!

THANK YOU!!!

NEVER ASSUME A GAME OR PRACTICE IS RAINED OUT. CALL THE FIELD CONDITION LINE AT 676 3284 OR GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COACH.

Lightning Safety

A reminder to all involved in the sports programs at both the Sports Complex & the Nova Community Park Fields. The Thorguard Lightning Detection System is in full working order. If you hear the horn blow one long continuous blast, you are to get to safety with your team, etc. as soon as possible; i.e. off of the fields. At that point, the light on the building where the until is located (Soccer concession at S.C. & Concession/restrooms at Nova) will begin to flash. IF the light is flashing, even if you arrive AFTER the horn has blown, you are NOT to enter the field of play. The horn ONLY blows once in the beginning. The light will continue to flash UNTIL the electricity in the air has moved far enough away for safe play. AT THAT POINT, the horn will blow 3 short blasts, which is clearing you to resume activities. The flashing light will cease.

Please pass this on to everyone in your programs, OBYBSA, OBSC, etc. This weather pattern is here to stay & let keep all involved safe. Don't forget to call the cancellation line at 676-3284 if you are unsure if their are activities or not.

Thank you for your cooperation.

www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

The National Weather Service's advice for folks threatened by lightning when there is no safe building or automobile available:

Do not seek shelter under tall isolated trees. The tree may help you stay dry but will significantly increase your risk of being struck by lightning.

Do not seek shelter under partially enclosed buildings.

Stay away from tall, isolated objects.

Know the weather patterns of the area. For example, in mountainous areas, thunderstorms typically develop in the early afternoon, so plan to hike early in the day and be down the mountain by noon.

Know the weather forecast. If there is a high chance of thunderstorms, curtail your outdoor activities.

Do not place your campsite in an open field on the top of a hill or on a ridge top. Keep your site away from tall isolated trees or other tall objects. If you are in a forest, stay near a lower stand of trees. If you are camping in an open area, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low area. A tent offers no protection from lighting.

Wet ropes can make excellent conductors. If you are mountain climbing and see lightning and can do so safely, remove unnecessary ropes extended or attached to you. If a rope is extended across a mountain face and lightning makes contact with it, the electrical current will likely travel along the rope, especially if it is wet.

Stay away from metal objects, such as fences, poles and backpacks. Metal is an excellent conductor. The current from a lightning flash will easily travel for long distances.

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On the Net:

Lightning safety: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/