INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYThe inclement weather policy impacts games and practices in the event of inclement weather. Inclement weather is defined as rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and their watches or warnings as issued by the National Weather Service.
Rain - Practices and games can still be conducted as scheduled as long as it is just rain. Cancelling and rescheduling of practices will be up to the coach and their tolerance for the amount of rain, taking into consideration the outside temperature and condition of the field. If games are not cancelled by the Rochester Youth Baseball Board, two coaches may agree to cancel a game. If games are cancelled by the RYBL board all practices for that day will be cancelled as well. Game’s In process the Umpire will have final say on whether to continue or cancel for safety reasons or pitching machine concerns.
Thunderstorms - Games and practices are postponed due to thunder and/or lightning and cannot resume until 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning. Players, coaches, referees, and fans must vacate the fields immediately and seek shelter. Games may resume after the 30-minute wait period; however, coaches must take into consideration that games are played on a time schedule, and delaying the next game is not permissible. Games will be considered complete if at least one half of the game has been played.
Tornadoes – Games and practices are cancelled if there is either a Tornado Watch or Tornado Warning. They cannot resume until 30 minutes after the cancellation of the watch or warning by the National Weather Service. If games or practices are in progress when the watch or warning is issued, players, coaches, referees, and fans must vacate the field immediately and seek shelter.
Rescheduling of cancelled Pony & Major games will be done by the RYBL board and as many games as possible will be rescheduled. T-Ball games it will be up to the coaches to reschedule any games and fields to be used will be Men's Softball Field or T-Ball field on hill by skate park.