GOLF COURSE - SEVERE WEATHER & TORNADO

Prior to the start of the season - become familiar with the golf course emergency procedures.

Severe Weather – When the golf course air horn sounds, go inside the club house

Contests will be delayed 30 minutes each time you hear thunder or see lightening

Contests that begin before 3:00pm may be delayed up to 3 hours

Contests that begin between 3:00pm and 7:00pm may be delayed 90 minutes

Contests that begin after 7:00pm may be delayed 1 hour

Follow school protocol for releasing athletes

Tornado Watch – Take shelter; the shelter area is inside the club house or ______

The coach should:

  1. monitor weather reports
  2. prepare for a tornado
  3. contact the athletic director
  4. follow school protocol for releasing athletes

Tornado Warning – Take shelter in the club house or nearest building. The shelter location in the club house is in the ______.

The coach should:

1. remain calm

2. have a list of all athletes present that day, account for each athlete

3. have athletes remain quiet and have them listen to instructions

4. have athletes sit on the floor facing the wall, legs crossed, head down

and hands clasped over head

5. avoid spaces that are opposite doorways, areas with swinging doors, rooms with windows or glass, areas with large roof spaces

6. contact the athletic director

7. follow school protocol for releasing athletes

The athletic director / event manager should:

  1. talk with the officials and coaches
  2. communicate with the facility staff
  3. make certain an building is unlocked and the shelter area available
  4. document contest information (scores, holes played, pairing, etc…)

IF evacuation of the facility has been determined necessary…

  1. make announcement shown below
  2. assist with the evacuation of the facility; make certain no one remains
  3. contact principal and/or superintendent
  4. contact the AD from the opposing school to inform of the situation and reschedule the contest
  5. communicate cancellation and rescheduling information with the media

PA Script

Ladies and gentlemen – Due to the severe weather conditions we are experiencing, please take shelter. For your safety and the safety of others, we ask you to remain calm and quiet. Athletes, report to your coaches and go to ______(designated shelter area). Spectators, please take cover in ______or your vehicle. There will be a minimum of a 30 minute delay. You will be given additional information when it is available.