Inclement Weather Policy
How will I know if practice is canceled due to inclement weather?
Coaches will notify families about canceled practices by one of four methods: the team website, a Remind text, email, or the team Facebook page. If weather is questionable before you bring your swimmer to practice, please check each of those outlets for cancellation notices. You may need to pick up your swimmer early from practice if bad weather arises during practice, so plan accordingly.
How will I know if a meet is canceled due to inclement weather?
Meet officials and coaches will closely monitor weather conditions in the hours leading up to a meet. If it is determined that unsafe weather conditions exist before a meet starts, SAC will send a message via the team website, a Remind text, email, and/or the team Facebook page.
What happens if a thunderstorm pops up once the meet is underway?
For the safety of everyone during thunderstorms, swimmers will exit the pool and the pool deck will be cleared for a minimum of 30 minutes as soon as a clap of thunder is heard or lightning is seen by coaches or meet officials. The clock will reset for an additional 30 minutes each time another clap of thunder is heard or lightning is present. Please do NOT leave the meet during these weather delays. If the weather continues to present unsafe conditions, coaches and meet officials from both teams will notify families that the meet is being canceled. Note: If rain is in the forecast, plan accordingly by packing rain ponchos, umbrellas or tents/canopies.
Will the meet be rescheduled if it is interrupted by inclement weather?
Every effort will be made to reschedule meets that are canceled due to stormy weather. Coaches will let families know of new dates as soon as they are set, and the new date will be added to the calendar on the team website.
