The safety of our athletes, volunteers and families is always our highest priority.
If weather conditions such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, extreme heat or poor air quality may affect our Friday Night Competition, our Committee will assess the conditions and decide whether competition can proceed safely.
When will a decision be made?
Where possible, a decision will be made by 5:00pm on Friday.
Occasionally, weather conditions can change quickly. If this happens, the decision may be made later or competition may need to be stopped after it has started.
Where are weather updates published?
Any changes to Friday Night Competition will be announced on:
- Our Facebook page
- Our Instagram page
- Our Weather Update Phone Line: 0466 383 921 (recorded message only)
Please check one of these before leaving home if the weather is uncertain.
What weather do you monitor?
Our Committee monitors conditions including:
- Heavy rain
- Thunderstorms and lightning
- Extreme heat
- Strong winds
- Poor air quality
- Unsafe ground conditions
We follow the weather guidelines provided by Little Athletics to help determine whether competition can safely proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will competition be cancelled if it is raining?
Not always.
Light rain does not automatically mean competition will be cancelled. The Committee considers current conditions, forecast weather, track safety and the wellbeing of everyone attending before making a decision.
What happens if lightning is nearby?
Competition will be suspended or cancelled if lightning presents a risk to athletes, volunteers or spectators.
Everyone must follow instructions from Committee members immediately.
What if the weather changes during competition?
If conditions become unsafe after competition has started, events may be delayed, suspended or cancelled.
The safety of everyone at the venue will always come first.
Will the cancelled program be run the following week?
Yes.
If a Friday Night Competition is cancelled, we will generally run that week’s program at the next available competition.
Should we assume competition is on?
Yes.
Unless we advise otherwise, competition will proceed as scheduled.
If conditions are uncertain, please check our Facebook, Instagram or Weather Update Phone Line before travelling.
Thank You
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding when weather affects our competitions. These decisions are never made lightly and are always based on providing the safest possible environment for our athletes, volunteers and families.