Field status September ,17, 2017

See below:

Field Status  September 17, 2017

All Fields are open

Crabtoberfest

CRABTOBERFEST

Date: October 14,2017

6:30pm to 10:30pm

Freedom Optimist Community Hall

6315 Sykesville Road

Sykesville, Md 21784

DJ

Catering by Salerno’s

Food: Steamed crabs, steamed shrimp,

pulled pork, fried chicken,

salads, cake, beer, wine set ups and more..

Money wheel and 50/50

Tickets  $44.00 in advance - $49.00 at door

(No Children)

Purchase tickets at:  https://farc.siplay.com/MySportsStore

Looking for a place to hold that special party or planning for a fundraiser? Consider the Freedom  Optimist Hall at 6315 Sykesville Road (Rt. 32) a facility with over 4,200 square feet, plenty of parking, and can easily accommodate 225 people. Click here for additional info

County Heat Policy & Thunder and Lightening Policy

HEAT:  Approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the activity, temperature and heat index reading should be taken at the site or from www.weather.com or a comparable source.  The following are recommended guidelines for coaches, program leaders and volunteers to follow with regards to Department sponsored youth activities:

Heat Index: 80-89              

Use caution; monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.

Heat Index: 90-104

Use extreme caution; remove helmets and other equipment if not involved in contact.

Heat Index: 105-129

Alter uniforms by removing items where feasible; practice should be shortened with low intensity & limited conditioning.

Heat Index: 130 & above

NO PRACTICES OR GAMES.  ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE RESCHEDULED FOR EARLY/LATE IN DAY OR AN ALTERNATE DATE WHEN HEAT INDEX IS LOWER. 

Heat Index Chart & Calculator Links:

https://www.weather.gov/media/unr/heatindex.pdf

http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/html/heatindex.shtml

THUNDER & LIGHTENING POLICY

At the first sound of Thunder or the first sighting of Lightening - all activities are to be stopped and participates are to clear fields to a protected area and wait 30 minutes before activities are to resume.  Any additional occurrence starts the 30 minute count over.  

Check out our calendar 
and flier for upcoming events!!

Winter Inclement Weather Policy

PROCEDURES FOR FACILTY USE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

If the snow emergency plan is in effect, all CCPS and non-CCPS sponsored activities are canceled.

	SCHOOL DAYS			NON-SCHOOL DAYS
	Schools Closed for the Day Due to Inclement Weather	Early Dismissal Due to Inclement Weather	Inclement Weather When Schools Remain Open Monday - Friday	Activities on Non-School Days, Weekends and Holidays
CCPS Sponsored Activities	Canceled	Canceled	If the snow emergency plan is in effect, activities are canceled. If the snow emergency plan is not in effect, it is the decision of the principal.	If the snow emergency plan is in effect at 8 p.m. on the preceding day, all activities are canceled for the non- school day. If the snow emergency plan is lifted after 8 p.m. on the preceding day and a school would like an exception to hold an activity or event, they must contact their school director.  If he/she agrees that the request rises to the level to warrant an exception, he/she will seek superintendent approval. (Note: Exceptions will not be made for routine games or practices. It must be an exceptional situation) If the inclement weather begins on a non-school day and the snow emergency plan never goes into effect, it is the decision of the principal.
Non-CCPS Sponsored Activities	Canceled	Canceled	If the snow emergency plan is in effect, activities are canceled. If the snow emergency plan is not in effect, it is the decision of the sponsor of the activity. Should the snow emergency plan go into effect while an event is underway, the event shall be concluded and participants are to vacate the facility as soon as practical.	If the snow emergency plan is in effect at 8 p.m. on the preceding day, all activities are canceled for the non- school day. If the inclement weather begins on a non-school day and the snow emergency plan never goes into effect, it is the decision of the sponsor of the activity. Should the snow emergency plan go into effect while an event is underway, the event shall be concluded and participants are to vacate the facility as soon as practical.

The Office of Community and Media Relations will be responsible for communicating all AlertNow messages regarding cancellations due to inclement weather.

PLEASE NOTE:

THE SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT

TO CANCEL ALL CCPS AND COMMUNITY-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES IN CCPS FACILITIES

REVISED 12/15/10