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Current field conditions:
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For the most up-to-date information please call the rain out hotline. |
| Field Hotline: (503) 629-6395 |
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Field Conditions
- Rainouts during the preseason:
- Field condition phone number: 503/629-6395
- Updated message: During preseason, fields will be "all or none"; that is, all will be declared playable or all will be declared not playable).
- What will we base our decision on (play or cancel) during the preseason?
- The current field conditions at the HMT Complex, Sunset Park, TVWD and PCC fields.
- The current weather condition.
- The amount of rain we have received over the course of the past 72 hours.
- An updated forecast for the next 24 hours.
- Rainouts during the game season:
- Field condition phone number: 503/629-6395
- Update message: game fields only.
- Update during the week: around 3 p.m. for youth and 4 p.m. for adults
- Update on the weekend: around 7:30 a.m.
- Inclement weather: The following guidelines for inclement weather on sports fields applies to all fields owned and maintained by THPRD. These fields include BSD property and THPRD property and covers field sports football, soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball and rugby. These guidelines are intended for use as a guide for coaches and field coordinators; they do not cover all situations. To a large extent, judgment is the primary determining factor to be considered. If it’s not safe for the kids or can cause damage to the field, it’s probably not a good idea to play.
Fields are considered closed to play under the following conditions:
- There has been one inch, or more, rain in the preceding 12 hours.
- Outside air temperature is 32 degrees or below.
- Ice, snow, frost or slush is present on the playing surface.
- Upon stepping on the playing surface, water either shoots up from the ground or is present around your foot.
- The ground is wet enough that a foot sinks into the turf or leaves a print.
- Visible pools of surface water are present on the field.
The above conditions will result in significant damage, or lasting damage, that is time-consuming for THPRD to repair and can jeopardize future use of that field.
Fields may be closed if the following conditions are present:
- Significant rainfall the day of the use.
- Rain following cold temperatures. (This can create slow drainage.)
- Slick mud resulting from over-use.
- Foot prints on the field that hold water.
- Wet turf that could be damaged from play.
- Significant turf loss due to weather, use, lack of water or soil compaction.
Please forward this document to your associations coaches and field coordinators. Their cooperation in following these guidelines will be key to preserving our fields in a safe and playable condition.
Warning: Ignoring the rainout message, poor field conditions, and inclement weather advisories will result in fields being removed from use for an extended amount of time.
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