Worlds Weather Update

There is a forecast of rain on and off over the course of the four days of the World Championship. Currently, thunderstorms are limited and the intensity of the rain is relatively low. The weather won’t be ideal, but based on the prediction we believe that it will not significantly interfere with the event. Here are a few things to keep in mind: 

• This is an outdoor event and you should be prepared for rain. Make sure to bring proper clothing to keep you comfortable while playing and in between games. The IRF will be more lenient on jersey rules in non-streamed matches to allow players to address the weather conditions. 

• Be ready to pause for lightning. While rain will not prevent us from playing, if lightning is in the area we will pause play until it passes. Please follow all TD instructions in order to allow for a safe event. 

• Schedules/formats may change to account for weather conditions. The schedule is subject to change and will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the conditions. Matches may start earlier in the day or go later depending on what is necessary. The goal is to complete scheduled events within the designated day allotted for it, but we may push more play into another day if necessary or start play that was scheduled for the next day earlier. We may also compress play, for example, by taking matches that were set to happen consecutively and running them concurrently or making other adjustments to format if absolutely necessary. 

To help things run smoothly, make sure teams are on time and ready to play. Additionally, make sure to listen to announcements, check email for updates, and pay attention to message in the WhatsApp group. 

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!