Extreme Weather Guidelines

If games are cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, the BDNA will issue a notification via NetballConnect.

The extreme weather guidelines can be found here. This policy endeavours to ensure we create the safest possible environment for all officials, coaches, players, staff, umpires and spectators.

Wet Weather

Below is an extract from the guidelines:

Games will be cancelled under the following circumstances only:

Courts are deemed unsafe by Game Day Coordinator / board
in the event of heavy rain that impedes on the ability for the game to be played
Flooding of the courts.

Some rain or intermittent rain will not see games cancelled.

Extreme HEAT

Below is an extract from the guidelines:

At 21 - 25 Degrees C

Promote Hydration strategies
Monitor Health of participants
Sunscreen available at the Front Office

At 25 - 30 Degrees C

Promote Hydration strategies
Monitor Health of participants
Sunscreen available at the Front Office
Water is permitted to be drunk courtside during the game;
Hats (soft bucket hats, no peak caps) may be worn on outside matches;
Court side water spray permitted ( outdoor courts)
Ice available on request at First Aid
Actively monitor health and well-being of all participants

At 31 - 33.9 Degrees C

Promote Hydration strategies
Sunscreen available at the Front Office
Water is permitted to be drunk courtside during the game
Hats (soft bucket hats, no peak caps) may be worn on outside matches;
Court side water spray permitted ( outdoor courts)
Ice will be available for all players in the netball foyer
Actively monitor health and well-being of all participants
Be cautious of over exertion during training sessions and warm up on match days
Clubs instructed on a Higher rotation of players
Longer Quarter breaks with play time reduced to 8 minutes quarters

At 34 Degrees

Play will be suspended