VYS Field Closure

During the Spring and Fall seasons, weather can significantly impact our schedule. Field closures, game and practice cancellations, postponements, and last-minute changes are sometimes unavoidable.

Stay Informed

Schedule updates will be communicated through:

• Announcements on the VYS Website
  
  

• Your Team Connect App
  
  

• Our Social Media Platforms
  
  

• Email notifications
  
  

Before heading to any game, practice, or training session, please check these platforms—especially if weather conditions are questionable.

Player Safety Comes First

The safety of our players is our top priority. VYS will cancel events if:

• Fields are deemed unsafe or unplayable
  
  

• There is lightning or thunder in the area
  
  

While we understand cancellations can be frustrating, please remember that:

• Soccer is an all-weather sport—rain alone does not warrant cancellation
  
  

• Games are typically only canceled to prevent injury or field damage
  
  

We will make every effort to reschedule or complete all games and practices when possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Additional VYS Travel Team Note:

All practices, games, and activities for VYS Travel teams will be communicated directly by the Travel Director and your coach will then relay the communication on the platforms named above. Please make note of the following rules listed for postponement of games and early notice requests below.

Rule 1.6.3 Procedure for Rescheduling Postponed Games

A. No later than the Wednesday immediately after the original game date, the home team will offer the visiting team two dates within two weeks of the original game date.

B. If the coaches cannot agree, the League Contacts will arbitrate.

C. If the League Contacts cannot agree, the Games Chair will set a game date.

D. Games may not be rescheduled again except for weather.

E. The Games Chair and the Scheduler must be notified via the online Schedule Change Request process of all rescheduled dates. A minimum of Seven (7) days notice, must be provided

F. Schedule Changes cannot be submitted without prior agreement from both clubs/teams.

Rule 1.6.4 Early Notice

If the home team knows two (2) days before a scheduled game that the field will be unavailable, the game must be moved to the visiting team's field, if such a field is available. In such cases, the Games Chair must be notified immediately. Please refer to the section on early spring season unavailability set forth above. If a referee has already been assigned to the game at your site and has contacted you, it is the responsibility of the home team's coach to let the referee know you will not be playing the game at your site.