Rationale
This Policy provides the basis for an informed and responsible approach to Adverse Weather Conditions at Rowville Knights CFC games, training, events and activities. This in turn will provide a safe environment for all club players, officials, members and families to play and enjoy football.
This Policy will help to ensure the club:
- Meets its duty of care in relation to the health and safety of our members and others who attend our club and events.
- Upholds the reputation of the club, sponsors, partners and Good Sports.
- Understands the risks associated with adverse weather conditions and our role in minimising this risk.
Accordingly, the following policy shall apply to provide a safe environment by the club to its members and promoted at the club, the following Policy requirements will apply.
Policy Statement
- If the air temperature, as broadcast by the Bureau of Meteorology, is below 5 degrees Celsius or in excess of 35 degrees Celsius on a training night, one hour prior to training, training will be cancelled by each team’s coach or an official with responsibility delegated by the team’s coach.
- Where the temperature is in excess of 30 degrees Celsius but no higher than 35 degrees Celsius, coaches may choose to conduct a low intensity training session or cancel training.
- Training is not to be conducted if the weather conditions have become too hazardous (e.g. lightning and/or thunder in the vicinity, heavy hail), training may recommence once the weather hazards have cleared.
- Coaches have the option of cancelling or modifying training in all other adverse weather conditions.