We are seeing some weather forecasts
that are predicting potentially
severe thunderstorms including heavy
rainfalls in short periods of time,
especially in the afternoon.
At Archdiocesan Champs we try to not
let the running events to get more
than 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
Due to the current forecast, we are
suspending this policy. We will run
all the running events as quickly as
possible.
As of this moment, we do not yet
anticipate accelerating the field
events beyond their scheduled start
times, however, conditions may force
our hand.
A couple of reminders with this
change in policy in mind:
Athletes are required to report to
the paddock / field event venue when
the event is called. Please do not
wait for additional calls and do not
attempt to game the weather by
waiting until the last minute. We
will close the paddock / field event
and move on to other events once all
the clerk-in procedures are
performed for athletes on the field.
Because we are accelerating running
events, and potentially field
events, I recommend that all
athletes report at least 1.5 hours
ahead of their scheduled start
times.
THE MEET WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE. We
will suspend activity for severe
weather, but resume activity on the
track and field as soon as it is
safe.
We (CYO Track & Field) do not
control when the event will be
suspended. The University of
Pennsylvania will inform us when we
have to leave and when we can
return. This decision is based on
the proximity of lightening strikes
to the stadium or other severe
weather conditions that impact the
venue's safety.
Put your Mary statues in the window!
Terry
