LDSC requires that all players, parents, coaches and officials be aware of and strictly adhere to the  New York State Zero Tolerance Policy

Thunder/Lightning Policy and Plan - Training Events

Adopted by the LDSC Board - October 2019

In the case of thunder or lightning occurring during any training, the lead trainer will follow the below protocol:

1. The first time the lead trainer hears thunder or sees lightning, even if it is in the distance, they will blow the whistle, signaling the stoppage of training or games.  

2. The lead trainer will communicate to players/parents that they should find a safe place to wait or leave based on whether the remainder of the session is cancelled, which is at the discretion of the lead trainer.

3. The lead trainer will instruct all trainers and any players who have not been taken by a parent to go to the nearest shelter and accompany them there. 

4. Trainers will wait with lead trainer under shelter until there has been no thunder/lightning for 30 minutes. 

5. When it is deemed safe (30 minutes after the last lightning/thunder event) trainers will either pick up all equipment or prepare for the next training session.

6. Lead trainer will alert Trainer Coordinator and House Coordinator so a decision can be made about rescheduling session.

In all cases, the lead trainer reserves the right to remove trainers from the field if they feel trainers are in danger due to the weather.

Adopted from the state standards of the New York State West Soccer Association.  

Concussion Procedure and Protocol  Document

Possible Concussion Notification Form

This form is required in the event of a possible or actual concussion incident as per the above procedure.

Travel

• Sept 1 - Dec 30 - maximum 100% refund upon written request and coach consent.
• Jan 1 - Jan 30  - maximum 75% refund upon written request and coach consent.
• Feb 1 - Feb 28  - maximum 50% refund upon written request and coach consent.
• Mar 1 - End of Season - No Refunds (all major expenses have been paid or encumbered.
• Tournaments/extra training can be refunded at coaches discretion, but many of those registrations are already completed by then as well.

House:

• Any request received prior to first training and/or game (whichever comes first) will be eligible for a 100% refund at the discretion of the House Coordinator. 
• Requests received after the first training and/or game (whichever comes first)and before the 2nd game of the season will be eligible for a maximum of a 50% refund at the discretion of the house coordinator. 
• Refund requests received after the 2nd game of the season will not be eligible for a refund.