We are happy to report that almost all of our facilities are open
Baseball & Softball Fields are Open
Soccer Fields at Nesbit Park & Western Union Elementary are Open
New Town Elementary Field is CLOSED until Monday
There are facilities at other associations that are closed.
Cancelled games on those fields will be communicated by your individual sport commissioner and/or coaches.
Nesbit Park & UCPS FACILITIES WEATHER POLICIES
The Perry Weather Station located at the concession stand will be triggered by Lightning that has been detected within EIGHT (8) miles of Nesbit Park. At that time all visitors to the park must return to their vehicles. Visitors may not return to the playing surface until the alarm sounds all clear. Please see the Rules on this page.
Nesbit Park & WAXHAW weather
Nesbit Park Policy per town of waxhaw
- Eight (8) Mile radius of the weather station at the concession stand for Severe Weather & Lighting.
- Siren and Message will be sent out over the intercom system
- There will be a mandatory 30-minute wait after visual lightning or audible thunder.
- The 30-minute clock restarts EVERY TIME A NEW LIGHTNING FLASH OR THUNDER SOUND IS HEARD. This is visible on our website in multiple locations.
- The system will give the all-clear when does not detect any severe weather.
UCPS facilities WEATHER Policy
- There is no siren at these fields which means we use visual and audible cues for weather.
- If you HEAR Thunder or SEE Lightning, you must end practice or games and go to your cars.
- There will be a mandatory 30-minute wait after visual lightning or audible thunder.
- The 30-minute clock restarts EVERY TIME A NEW LIGHTNING FLASH OR THUNDER SOUND IS HEARD. This is visible on our website in multiple locations.
- Canceling a practice is at the coaches discretion once you are at the fields. Games are cancelled by the referee at the field.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or partner of Waxhaw Athletic Association?
Communities that participate in sport and recreation develop strong social bonds, are safer places and the people who live in them are generally healthier and happier than places where physical activity isn’t a priority. Sport & recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier, and safer communities.
WAA sponsors and partners support our facilities, equipment and equipment upgrades, facility management, as well as provide additional athlete scholarships.
If you have an interest in sponsoring one of our sports, please visit: https://www.wxwathletics.org/sponsorships
