To cancel or not to cancel, That is the question.

From our rule book:

DELAY OR CANCELLATION OF EVENTS
Under certain conditions a sanctioned event may be canceled. Where site availability is withdrawn prior to the event, AMA Headquarters should be notified in writing immediately. Every effort will be made to provide news of such cancellations in the Model Aviation event calendar.
The cancellation of an event while it is in operation requires careful consideration. Typically, such cancellation is weather-related. Conditions to be considered for the cancellation of an event due to weather or natural causes include, but are not limited to: Wind - strong and sustained. While wind speeds of 40 mph have been arbitrarily listed as a maximum, it should be noted that the type of models being flown dictate whether the event can be flown safely. Exceptionally strong gusts and wind direction in relation to the field layout are important considerations. Rain - heavy, steady. The possibility of hail, tornado, and hurricane activity is of special concern. Other - lightning, flood, earthquake, fog, extreme temperature, and air conditions, other natural causes. Lightning presents a significant danger. While it is unlikely that complete event cancellation due to lightning will be required, every effort should be made to suspend flying and allow participants to seek shelter in its presence.
The responsibility for the cancellation of an event rests with the Contest Director. If the CD feels the event cannot be flown safely he may cancel it. Mere discomfort or marginal conditions do not constitute reasons for cancellation. Consideration should be given concerning risk to equipment and, in particular, the safety of the participants and spectators. The CD may seek guidance through the use of a contestant vote. Resanctioning of an event for weather-related conditions or natural causes will only be done if the conditions meet the basic criteria outlined.
Delay of Event:
An event may be delayed, either initially or during the period of normal operation, at the CD's discretion. Typically, delays will be caused by natural or weather-related problems; however, other concerns of an emergency nature may be considered grounds for delaying the event. When delays occur due to unfavorable weather conditions, it is understood that flying will resume when conditions improve to the level present prior to the delay. The CD is responsible for informing the participants present at the event, at regular intervals, as to the reasons for the delay and the possible time for resumption. In the case of competitive events, a delayed event will not be resumed if it is determined that time constraints will prevent the completion of adequate rounds of flying to determine a winner.
Cancellation Due To Low Entry:
Cancellation of an advertised event on the day of the contest, because of low entry, may not be done. A participant who has shown to fly in an advertised event must be permitted to enter an event which includes that class of model originally advertised. In instances where pre-entry is required, cancellation of an event due to low entry may occur in instances where 45 days exist between the pre-entry deadline and the contest. Upon cancellation of an event or events, the contest management shall be required to inform those pre-entered individuals of the cancellation by mail.

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is this in reference to any specific event
or just waxing poetic and in the mood to quote the rule book?

Mark and I was talking about the rain storms coming and cancelling events due to rain. I new there was documentation on this subject and thought everyone would like to see it. That's all, all these rules can be found on the AMA web site.

Kent

We have rules??


and they are posted???



when did that happen?