Kelowna Sports
Weather Policies
Rainouts & closures
The City of Kelowna may close fields/courts due to bad weather or poor conditions. If there is a closure, participants will be notified of the closure by the City of Kelowna after 3 p.m.
Do not assume a field/court is closed or a game is cancelled due to rain. If a field/court has not been closed by the City of Kelowna, both teams must show up for their game. Failure to do so will result in a forfeited game. Teams can decide at game time, in person, if they wish to re-schedule a game due to rain. Please let a 10-minute delay expire to see if the rain lets up.
If it is decided that the game is cancelled, it is then up to the HOME TEAM to contact the other team to find a suitable day and time for the rainout game to be played, and then contact the League Coordinator to be assigned a field/court. Re-scheduled games may need to be played on a different day of the week and do not have to be played on your league night. Games not completed at the end of the season will not be recorded.
Air quality, extreme heat & lightning
If the Air Quality Health Index for Central Okanagan is (or projected to be) between 8 – 10/10+ at any time during the day of your league, it is recommended that teams do not play their game and re-schedule. Those with respiratory illnesses/diseases should manage their symptoms accordingly.
If the Humidex Value for Central Okanagan is (or projected to be) between 37⁰C – 40⁰C+ at any time during the day of your league, it is recommended that teams do not play their game and re-schedule. Strenuous activities should be reduced. Drink plenty of water/liquids, keep your body cool, stay in the shade as much as possible.
If thunder can be heard less than 30 seconds after visible lightning, the game is paused for 30 minutes after the last visible lightning strike. If the game has less than 30 minutes left, the game is cancelled.
Location
Sport & Event Services
Rutland Arena
645 Dodd Road, V1X 5H1
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Contact Us
250-469-8800
sportsleagues@kelowna.ca