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Lightning - General Information
+ Lightning is one of America's biggest weather killers.
+ Lightning is dangerous...it must NOT be ignored.
+ The safety of the players is always your PRIMARY concern.
+ "Lightning" is now defined as VISIBLE LIGHTNING,
including ANY kind of lightning and/or
THUNDER.
When you see lightning or hear thunder:
1. Regardless of how far away it may seem,
your responsibility as a referee is to STOP the match
immediately.
2. Advise players and team personnel to
seek shelter.
3. Tell them they may not return to the
field without your approval.
4. Note the time you stopped play. If they
refuse to seek shelter, or they return to the field without
your approval, submit a detailed Game Report.
Michigan weather is often unpredictable. A storm can
develop with little notice. Players, coaches and fans
sometimes try to overlook the fact that serious injury,
even death, can occur when lightning strikes. Although the
chances of being hurt or killed by lightning remain small,
the consequences are too great to ignore.
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