In accordance with lightning policies set by the NCHSAA, in the event of lightning within a 6-mile radius of the facility, all play will be suspended immediately, and all individuals must seek safe shelter.
Detection
Lightning will be monitored using a reliable weather app or lightning detection system.
Once lightning is detected within 6 miles, a Lightning Alert will be issued by staff.
Suspension of Play
All matches and play will be halted immediately.
All individuals must evacuate the courts and seek shelter in a fully enclosed building or hard-top vehicle.
Open structures like pavilions or under trees are not considered safe.
30-Minute Wait Rule
Play may not resume until 30 minutes have passed since the last observed lightning strike or sound of thunder.
Each subsequent strike or thunder restarts the 30-minute clock.
Resumption of Play
Staff will monitor the weather and give the official “all clear” once it is safe to resume.
Weather updates will be sent via text message.
Burlington Pickleball staff will determine if courts are safe for play. All efforts to complete the tournament will be made as long as safety of players and staff is not compromised.
