SACA Weather Policy.
Hot Weather (update February 2024)
To assist Players and Venue Managers in determining whether the forecast for Hot Weather may be a factor, they should go to the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/adelaide.shtml at 4.00 pm the day before.
For Hutt Road games the Adelaide Metro area forecast is to be used.
For suburban or country clubs, a forecast for the relevant area may be used.
A Tournament or Venue Manager may allow play to continue only if the actual temperature is clearly less than forecast.
For Pennants and other competitions played on a sessional basis:
• When the forecast temperature is over 32° but not over 34°, the first two sessions can be played, provided they finish no later than 1.30 pm.
• When the forecast temperature is over 34° but not over 36°, the first session can be played, provided the session will be finished by 11:00 am.
• No daytime games should be played when the forecast temperature is over 36°, unless the Tournament Manager is satisfied that appropriate risk mitigation strategies can be employed.
For events not played on a sessional basis:
• When the forecast temperature is over 32° but not over 34°, games will be played, but they should finish no later than 1.30 pm.
• When the forecast temperature is over 34° but not over 36°, no play is suggested between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm. Games that are not likely to finish before 11 am should not be started.
• No daytime games should be played when the temperature is over 36°, unless the Tournament Manager is satisfied that effective risk mitigation strategies can be employed.