Poor weather conditions or unsafe field or ball diamond conditions are the primary reasons for sports field closures. Most turf damage occurs with overuse of a field or using it during inclement weather. To meet the demands of high-quality fields and ensure a safe playing field, the weather forecast and field conditions are monitored on a weekly basis to ensure that scheduled games and practices do not cause abnormal damage to the field surface, jeopardize further scheduled use of fields, or compromise the personal safety of league players or the general public.
When a field or ball diamond is closed, it is the responsibility of sports team coaches or league presidents to ensure that fields are not played upon. It takes the efforts of every player, parent, and coach to help prevent damage and maintain satisfactory field/diamond conditions.
Any team that plays on a sports field that has been closed by the City of Wetaskiwin recreation department may forfeit the right to play on any sports field maintained by the City of Wetaskiwin for the remainder of the seasons.