As the Earth’s seasons change, so do sports seasons. And in spring, where the weather is volatile, coaches and teams have to be ready to change plans at a moment’s notice.
Games and meets could get cancelled on a whim and can take days or even weeks to be made up. Some sports, like baseball or softball, are very difficult to make up, due to the precise schedule they have to keep. Track meets are rarely cancelled, so unless lightning strikes, you’ll see runners on the track. On the flip side, tennis gets cancelled easier, since the wind can mess with the ball.
Spring weather is worse than winter weather when it comes to sports. Spring weather causes a lot of rain, which leads to slick, muddy, or flooded playing surfaces. All of this increases the risk of slips, falls and slows down gameplay. As temperatures rise heat stress becomes a concern for athletes, impacting their ability to function properly.
More severe weather also has a serious, if infrequent, effect on sports. Mr. Meibers shared one of the most dramatic stories from his time as Harrison Athletic Director. “Back in 2016, at an East central football game with around 3,00 people attending, We had to evacuate the stadium due to a tornado warning.” That can make a rain delay feel easier, because at least it isn’t a tornado!
Spring is known for sudden temperature and weather changes.
Athletes and coaches may feel disappointed or frustrated when sporting events are cancelled due to weather. The loss of these activities can lead to a sense of missed opportunities, negatively impacting their social connections and sometimes even their academic performance.
Spring weather has a very big impact on sports, weather is the cancelling of games and meetings or causing students to get hurt from falling. It can be very stressful on coaches having to make time to make up the games and events. The spring weather causes many problems.