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Thunder/Lightning Guidelines


Everyone participating in a Cicero Little League event, including games and practices, are expected to follow these basic guidelines when there is thunder and/or lightning.

    1. If there is lightning or thunder, play must be suspended for 30 minutes from the last time lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

    2. The 30-minute countdown restarts every time lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

    3. Players must wait in cars/vehicles and NOT in their dugouts or batting cage.

    4. The concession stand will be closed during this time.

    5. Activities can resume once 30-minutes have passed from the last time lightning is seen or thunder is heard and/or an all-clear announcement has been made.


"Lightning can strike long before it starts raining... Many lightning strike victims are hit before rain begins. Lightning can strike over 10 miles away from a thunderstorm."1

You can read more at the Little League International website here:

Staying Safe from Lightning at the Field
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/staying-safe-from-lightning-at-the-field/

Lightning Safety Guidelines
https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/appendices/appendix-a/

Source: 1. Meteorologist Garett Argianas