The safety of the players, volunteers, families, and officials is our highest concern at MARA.

No weather event is more dangerous than lightning. Because of this threat, we have installed the Thorguard Lightning Prediction System.

This system can provide advance warning of a lightning hazard, allowing you the time to seek shelter. The system continually monitors and evaluates the electrostatic atmosphere and predicts the probability of a lightning hazard in the immediate area of our facility.

 You will be alerted by one loud horn blast that will last 15 seconds.

When this occurs, strobe lights located on the top of the horns will activate and remain active while under a weather alert. Every attempt should be made to seek shelter in a safe environment like a permanent building or car. The Thorguard system will determine when conditions are safe to return. Three 5-second blasts will indicate that all is clear and the strobe lights will cease operation.

Upon hearing the horns, everyone should seek shelter immediately.

ALWAYS AVOID THE FOLLOWING:

Athletic fields & bleachers
Open areas
Field lighting poles
Isolated trees
High elevation

Questions regarding weather and field conditions, please contact your coach and/or commissioner.