In case of severe weather, this page will be updated regularly throughout the tournament for any scheduling updates.
STATUS: Friday,10:30 PM
We are on for Saturday morning!
All schedules have been updated.
Games that were scheduled for 6PM at Bringewatt Friday 6/24 have been rescheduled for Saturday or Sunday. Please check the updated schedule.
Games that were scheduled for 7:30PM Friday night at South Middle School (u13 and up) Friday 6/24 are being played at 7AM Saturday morning (same location). The games will be shortened by 5 minutes per half and should finish by 8:15AM (5-minute half-times). Please note that we may be slightly short on referees. We are doing our best to fill the open slots.
Games that were scheduled for 7:30PM Friday night at Bringwatt Park (u12 and below) Friday 6/24 are being played at 7AM Saturday morning (same location). The games will be shortened by 5 minutes per half. Please note that we may be slightly short on referees. We are doing our best to fill the open slots.
8:00 AM Games Saturday have been pushed back to 8:30 AM.
Games U13 and up playing at 8:30 AM at South are being shortened by 5 minutes per half.
Games at Bringewatt will be normal length.
9:30 AM Games Saturday at Bringewatt have been pushed back to 9:45 AM. Normal length games.
Games 10AM or later on Saturday are on as originally scheduled.
The 5:30PM games from Friday are considered finished with scores posted as-is when the games were stopped.
It should be MUCH nicer the rest of the weekend. Stay safe and see you tomorrow!
WEATHER / EMERGENCIES POLICY (From tournament rules)Tournament officials will adhere to US Club Soccer and the Grand Forks Park
District's Weather Policy to determine whether play needs to be suspended. Referees may suspend a game
temporarily for an emergency but only the Tournament Directors may terminate or reschedule games due to bad
weather. If a game is suspended, coaches are expected to keep their teams on site unless dismissed by the
Tournament Headquarters. The tournament directors reserves the right to shorten and/or cancel games as deemed
necessary, if there is lightning in the area or if the weather could cause risk to participants and those attending the
games.
If lightning is within 5 miles, the game(s) should be suspended and shelter sought. A rough guideline is to measure
the time between the lightning flash and hearing the corresponding thunder. If it is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter. It
may not be possible to determine which lightning strike generated which roll of thunder. A simple rule: If you can hear
it, clear it. Games should not be restarted for at least 30 minutes after the last roll of thunder is heard.
Tournament officials will monitor the heat index (by weather radio, online or the Weather Channel) and inform field marshals, teams and game officials of the heat index status. Coaches are encouraged to also monitor the conditions.
The following are the tournament guidelines when there is a possibility of a dangerously high heat index.
Heat Index Recommended Guidelines
Up to 89° Normal Play
90° – 99° Mandatory 2 minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by 5 minutes
100° – 105° Mandatory 2 minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by 10 minutes
105° Suspend play
For any waterbreaks and shortening of halves outside of the heat index policy, both coaches must agree and a
tournament director must give approval before the game starts. If games are stopped due to inclement weather or
any other unexpected events, and cannot be restarted, a game may be considered completed if it reaches halftime.
If a game is unable to reach a full half we will first try to reschedule. If it is impossible to reschedule before further
games must be played, the game shall be considered final and the scores at the time of the stoppage will be
submitted to the tournament headquarters. Game length and time may be shortened or altered until tournament is
back on schedule.
Every player, coach, manager, etc. participates at his/her own risk. There will also be a licensed athletic trainer
available at Athletic Trainer Tents for minor injuries. It is each team’s responsibility to provide water, ice, and basic
first aid for their players.