In the case of inclement weather every attempt will be made to play all scheduled games in the tournament. At the sole discretion of the tournament committee some games may be declared a 0 - 0 tie and not made up. The following priority will be given to making up games:

• Teams that have not yet played a game in the tournament
• Teams that have only played one game in the tournament
• Games that will have a material impact on the final standings
• All other games

Lightning or other Dangerous Weather

At the first visible sign of lightning (regardless of the estimated distance from the field) or other dangerous weather, all play will be stopped and players and spectators will be asked to move to a safe location. For all games that were in progress the game clock will continue to run. If time runs out and the game was at or past half time when play was stopped the result at the time of play being stopped will stand as official. If the game had not reached half time every attempt will be made to make up the game at a later date and time.

Play will not resume until 30 minutes after the last visible lightning is seen (regardless of the estimated distance from the field). When play is resumed the game scheduled closest to the time play was resumed will begin. For example if play is stopped at 2:50 pm and restarted at 5:20 pm the teams scheduled to play at 5:20 pm will play, not the teams scheduled to play at 2:50 pm. Every attempt will be made to make up the 2:50 pm game at a later date and time.

When play is stopped or resumed due to lightning or other dangerous weather is at the sole discretion of the referees and the tournament committee and strict adherence to the above policy will be enforced by the referees and tournament officials. Personal safety is the number one concern of the tournament and it will supersede any game situation.

Refund Policy

The tournament has a weather insurance policy that will refund your full application fee in the unlikely event that the tournament is cancelled in full. 

The Needham Invitational Memorial Day Tournament has a reputation for being one of the most professionally run tournaments in the country and offers teams a chance to enjoy a great soccer experience just minutes from where our nation began.