Acton and Boxborough Recreation Commissions’ Field Use Policy:
 

Purpose: to protect the playing fields from long term damage. Regardless of the weather, a practice or a game should not commence or continue on a field if:

1. The field has standing water on it;

2. The field is saturated with water;

3.  By playing on the field, the players are or would be damaging the
    field beyond normal wear and tear (i.e. tearing up the turf, creating
    muddy areas, etc.).

4. Once a game begins, the referee or umpire is responsible for the
    decision to suspend a game due to the above or other conditions.

Additional considerations:

1.  Softball and baseball fields are often playable even with standing water on the infield. As long as a field does not pose a hazard to the players it can be used.  Criteria for turf on these fields should adhere to the guidelines listed above.

2.  Each league will be required to appoint a contact person who is to be their designated contact person who is responsible for determining field playability.

3.  Failure to adhere to this policy can result in a league or team forfeiting their field permit for the remainder of the season.

ABYS procedure:

1.  Check the Hotline (978-264-2080).  We make a best effort to post field closures two hours before game
     time. A message may be posted at the ABYS home page, but this is not always current.  Use the hotline.

2.  Regardless of the hotline message, the referee may call the game. The referee’s decision is final.

3.  Practices:  Error on the side of caution. Notices may not be posted on the hotline during the week.
     Cancel practice if the above conditions exist, even if you are at the field.

4.  Follow the appropriate (town or Travel) re-scheduling procedure, if you game is cancelled.