Field Status
Coaches will be advised of field conditions via Coaches chat in the Crossbar app.
We will try to make the call on field status in general 2-3 hours before game time. However, based on weather conditions, we may need to delay decisions on playability. Our field crew will work with us and we will communicate to coaches as timely as possible.
There may be times that coaches or umpire needs to make the final call on playability (e.g. if it starts raining right before or during games). In those cases, please use the guidelines below.
🚦 FIELD CHECK: PLAY BALL OR PACK IT UP?
Before you grab your glove and step onto the field, let’s do a quick "Is it playable?" check! If any of these conditions apply, it might be time to call it:
⚠️ TOO WET TO PLAY?
- The infield has a shiny, slick sheen—not the kind you see on a fresh waxed car, but the "uh-oh, I might slip" kind.
- Puddles are forming—if it looks like the infield could double as a kiddie pool, it’s a no-go.
- Walking across the dirt leaves deep footprints or worse… sucks your shoe in like quicksand.
- The outfield feels spongy, soggy, or squishy—if you’re sinking in, cleats will be caked in mud before the first inning.
⚡ SAFETY FIRST!
- Lightning? Don’t wait for the umpire—clear the field immediately and find proper shelter.
- Unstable footing anywhere? If players can’t move safely, it’s not worth the risk.
🚫 FIELD DAMAGE ALERT
- If playing on it today means wrecking it for tomorrow, let’s hold off. No one wants to spend hours fixing deep foot prints or large divots on a field that should’ve been left alone.
🔍 THE FINAL CHECK:
- Is there any dry spot on the field? If you have to think too hard about it… it’s probably time to call it and save the field for another day.
- 🏟️ When in doubt, protect the field and the players! A little patience today means a great field to play on tomorrow. Play smart, stay safe, and keep the game going all season long! ⚾
