Field Status
PSA Soccer Club Field Status
PSA will update our outdoor field status when weather conditions, field conditions, air quality index or heat index are not ideal for outdoor activities, training or games. Status will be updated if there is a change in conditions by 4:15 PM on Weekdays and by 10:00 AM on Weekends.
Calgary Weather Forecast
On This Page:
- PSA Field Status
- Weather Protocols (Air Quality & Severe Weather)
- Heat Warnings Guidelines
- Information about other CMSA fields and City of Calgary Fields
PSA Field Status:
U10-U12 CMSA Supplied Fields - Monterey Community Center
Address: 2707 Catalina Blvd NE, Calgary AB T1Y 6L7 ·
Status: OPEN
Practice Field - Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
Address: 5206 68 St NE, Calgary AB T3J 3P8
Status: OPEN
Weather Protocols
Air Quality
Purpose To serve as a guideline for CMSA Members, Match Officials, Team Officials, and players participating with Calgary Minor Soccer Association. This guide should be used when assessing air quality prior to and during games and/or practices. Procedure Air Quality should be reviewed one (1) hour prior to each game and/or practice start time. Please follow the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) as provided by the Alberta Government: https://airquality.alberta.ca/map/ . This is the only index calculation CMSA will be following.1. Air Quality is 1 - 5 one hour prior to start time;
a. Game and/or practice may resume as scheduled and all parties should arrive ready to participate.
b. If the AQHI changes to a 7 or above at the start time, the match official for games, and team official for practices should delay or cancel.
b. If the AQHI changes to a 7 or above at the start time, the match official for games, and team official for practices should delay or cancel.
i. Match officials have the final say to cancel a game if the conditions are considered dangerous, in the match official’s opinion. Match official is to indicate on the game sheet the reason for abandonment and the AQHI measurement at time of abandonment.
c. If there is a sudden change in AQHI during a game, match officials for games are advised to use their discretion, recording all relevant information on the game sheet. Team officials for practices are advised to use their discretion.
2. Air Quality is 6 or 7 one hour prior to start time;
a. All teams and match officials should arrive ready to participate.
b. If the AQHI is a 6 or below, the game and/or practice may resume as scheduled.
c. If the AQHI remains a 7 or above at the start time, the match official for games and team official for practices should delay or cancel.
b. If the AQHI is a 6 or below, the game and/or practice may resume as scheduled.
c. If the AQHI remains a 7 or above at the start time, the match official for games and team official for practices should delay or cancel.
i. Match officials have the final say to cancel a game if the conditions are considered dangerous, in the match official’s opinion. Match officials are to indicate on the game sheet the reason for abandonment and the AQHI measurement at time of abandonment.
d. If there is a sudden change in AQHI during a game, match officials for games are advised to use their discretion, recording all relevant information on the game sheet. Team officials for practices are advised to use their discretion.
3. Air Quality is 8 or above one hour prior to start time;
a. The game is considered cancelled, and a rescheduling form should be submitted to CMSA at rhugh@calgaryminorsoccer.com.
b. Practices should be cancelled and rescheduled. If the AQHI is between 4 – 6, allow players to take breaks within games and practices, similar to cooling breaks when extreme temperatures are present. In games, the referee would stop the game for a break during each half for two (2) minutes.
b. Practices should be cancelled and rescheduled. If the AQHI is between 4 – 6, allow players to take breaks within games and practices, similar to cooling breaks when extreme temperatures are present. In games, the referee would stop the game for a break during each half for two (2) minutes.
Heat Warnings
AT the field, it is the responsibility of the respective coaches to monitor local temperatures and consult with the Match Official to determine the status of the game. The Match Official reserves the right to cancel a match based on their assessment of the Extreme Heat and Humidex Value.
Heat conditions on artificial turf fields typically register at up-to 5 degrees warmer, so modifications may be required at a lower value than identified in the above chart.
|
HUMIDEX VALUE |
DISCOMFORT AT REST |
RISK OF OVERHEATING DURING ACTIVITY |
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION |
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Below 24C |
None |
Low |
N/A |
|
25C to 29C |
None |
Low to moderate |
N/A |
|
30C to 34C |
Some |
Moderate – athletes should be monitored |
Games – drink breaks every 30 minutes |
|
35C to 39C |
High |
High – athletes should be monitored closely |
Games – consider reduced game length, reschedule kick-off or cancellation |
|
40C+ |
EXTREME |
EXTREME |
ALL ACTIVITY CANCELLED |
Now that the summer weather has finally arrived, we would like to remind all participants of the Extreme Heat Guidelines to determine the Humidex Value and the appropriate activity modifications
Other CMSA Club Fields and City of Calgary Soccer Fields
U10-U12 CMSA Fields
If PSA is the visiting team and playing away, please goto the home team's website to check their field status.
CMSA Club websites can be found HERE.U13-U19 CMSA Fields (Supplied by City of Calgary)
City of Calgary Field Status can be found HERE
Games scheduled on athletic park fields by CMSA must be played unless the field is closed by the City Parks Department via the field closure phone line or the website.
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For Rundle, Edge and SAIT artificial turf fields, play is only cancelled in the event of lightning and heavy snowfall and the referee will make the official call at the field if the game is to be played. Teams can also check the SAIT field by calling the rainout line phone number: 403-284-8027.
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Rotary Challenger Park rainout line: 403-670-5485
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Saddleridge Genesis field closure: https://genesis-centre.ca/news-updates/