Quote Originally Posted by HeLLo iM iZzY
As soon as you see flashes in distance, the game should be called off right away. Lightning doesn't strike down right away, there are some flashes first to give you a warning. I personally think the refs are to be blamed for this accident.
Yea you have to be really careful. If a coach or ref saw lightning or even heard it was coming at our lacrosse games it was instantly cancelled. Then again, we run around with metal sticks and throw them around so I guess it's worse. Still, something like this should never happen.