Wet Weather Information

Washouts and cancellations are a reality when playing football. If the weather is looking bleak prior to training or a match day, a Flying Bats committee member will send out a message to it’s members as soon as advise has been given to the club.

We monitor council based wet weather websites which inform us if a ground needs to be closed for it’s protection. We will notify you as soon as we have been informed usually via Yahoo Groups and possibly other mediums such as the Flying Bats Facebook group and even Twitter.

*We expect members to confirm training and competition games are going ahead when the weather is adverse.

  • Training Ground

To find out if training is cancelled call the Marrickville Council wet weather information line 9335 2299 after 2pm.

If you think your game could be called off this weekend you can call the Ryde Council Wet Weather Information Line on 9952 8244 or the above link. The council endeavours to make a decision for sportsgrounds availability on Friday’s by 2.30pm.

Hot Weather Policy

With higher temperatures now occurring more frequently consideration must be given to the effects of heat and humidity on athletes involved in football activities.

Football NSW has considered several factors in the development of this policy including the ongoing popularity of summer football and an increase in the temperatures leading into the winter season.

The following is provided in accordance with information provided by Sports Medicine Australia.

RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES FOR CANCELLATION OF GAMES & TRAINING
ADULTS        Cancel or postpone events involving Adults at a temperature of 37°
CHILDREN   Cancel or postpone events involving Children under 16 at a temperature of 32°

CAUTION:  These are the maximum cancellation temperatures.  Cancellation of games, training or events at lower temperatures may be necessary depending on local conditions and player wellbeing and acclimatization.

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