THUNDER & LIGHTNINGThe NCCGSL and NGSC will observe the Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks Thunder & Lightning Policy.All Activities must cease upon the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning.All participants and spectators must abandon the fields and dugouts and go to your vehicles.. Play may be resumed 30 minutes after the thunder and lightning has stopped.Warning to Managers, Coaches & UmpiresFailure to observe this policy shall result in suspension from the NCCGSL and NGSC for the remainder of the season.
The game may not resume until the skies are lightning-free for 30 minutes from the time of the last sighting.
It is best to postpone the game if lightning continues and play is stopped for 40 minutes or more.The game resumes from the point at which it was postponed. Delay time is not deducted from your two hour time limit.