HATZELL #10
Four years after
the terrible accident that took Josh's life,
the Josh Hatzell Memorial Arch stands in tribute to him at the Owasso Sports Complex.
#10 Always in our Hearts
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FIELD CONDITIONS
Call the EFC FIELD STATUS HOTLINE 918-493-3636 #9
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GAME & PRACTICE FIELDS
All EFC home games are played at the Owasso Soccer Club in Owasso, Oklahoma. The OSC game fields are located at the Owasso Sports Complex
located off of 116th Street just west of Garnett.
For field status call the Owasso Soccer Club hotline: 272-5565
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OWASSO SPORTS PARK WEATHER
SAFETY PROCEDURE
Lightning
Detector
The Strike
Alert 2, a portable lightning detection device that will be maintained by a Field Marshall and a Board Member at the Owasso Sports Park soccer fields. They will
alert coaches, players, and others present if lightning is detected and of any
approaching dangerous storm activity. The Strike Alert 2 offers the ability to
detect the presence of lightning activity occurring within 40 miles of our
location. The distance of the detected lightning strikes are indicated in
four ranges: 0-6 miles, 6-12 miles, 12-24 miles, and 20-40 miles. Because
the average stroke of lightning is 6 miles long, and because thunderstorms can
move up to 25mph or more, you are in immediate danger any time lightning is
detected within 6-12 miles of your location.
Criteria for Suspension of Activity
It maybe necessary for a Field Marshall or a Board Member to suspend activity if they feel that people are in jeopardy due to inclement weather in the area. At this time an Air Horn will be sounded with a long 3-4 second blast, at that time any and all fields will be evacuated and all people in the area should seek shelter immediately.
It is important to remember, that lightning has been reported to strike 10 miles away from where it is raining. And therefore we will suspend or postpone athletic or recreational activities if lightning is detected in the 6-12 mile range, the Field Marshall or Board Member will immediately sound the alert to suspend play and all individuals should take appropriate shelter.
Criteria for Return to Activity
30-Minute Return-to-Play Rule
If a game, practice, or other activity is suspended or postponed due to
lightning activity, we will use the following criteria for resumption of
activity. First, the storm will continue to be monitored. Minimum wait time to return to
activity will be 30 minutes after the last lightning detection or sound of thunder. Each
time lightning is detected or thunder is heard
the 30-minute clock will be reset. A blue sky or lack of rainfall is not an
adequate reason to resume play, as lightning can strike far from where it is
raining. The Field Marshall or
Board Member will sound two shorts blast for a return to play signal.
Seeking Appropriate Shelter
The primary choice for a safe location from lightning hazard is any substantial, frequently inhabited building. The electrical and telephone wiring and plumbing pathways aid in grounding the building. The secondary choice for a safe location from lightning hazard is a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and the windows closed. You should avoid touching the sides of the vehicle. Convertible vehicles, golf carts, etc, are not adequate areas of shelter. You should avoid high places and open fields, isolated trees, rain or picnic shelters, baseball dugouts, communication towers, flagpoles, bleachers, metal fences, convertibles, golf carts or any type of water.
Individuals who feel their hair stand on end or skin tingle or hear crackling noises should assume the lightning-safe position. This position is crouched on the ground, weight on the balls of the feet, feet together, head lowered and ears covered. DO NOT LIE FLAT ON THE GROUND. You must minimize the amount of contact that you have with the ground.
FIELD
CONDITIONS
CALL THE EFC
FIELD STATUS HOTLINE
493-3636 # 9
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