PLEASE NOTE: OUR CLUB FOLLOWS THE FFSA POLICY ON HOT WEATHER.

please see below ( This extract is taken directly from the FFSA web site. )

FOOTBALL FEDERATION SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. (FFSA) HOT WEATHER POLICY 4. Training/Competitions in Hot Weather 4.1 Clubs shall check the temperature forecast 2 days prior to every competition, as published by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au or local newspapers). If the temperature is forecasted to be 33 degrees or greater the competition shall be rescheduled. 4.2 The rescheduled competition shall be played and completed by 11am or after 5pm on the scheduled day, as approved by the FFSA Competition Administrator. If the competition cannot be rescheduled within these times, it shall be postponed as per the FFSA Competition Rules. 4.3 If the temperature is forecasted to be 33 degrees of greater, clubs shall ensure that all training sessions are completed by 11am or after 5pm, and that their duration is not longer than 60 minutes. 4.4 Clubs shall encourage players and officials to drink fluid prior to and during all competitions and training sessions to avoid dehydration, and for rehydration following competitions and training sessions. 4.5 In all competitions and training sessions, clubs and officials shall ensure that there is an adequate supply of water for drinking and refreshment. 4.6 In all competitions and training sessions, clubs shall ensure that water bottles are accessible to players. Water bottles shall not to be permitted to be thrown onto the field of play, players may be handed a water bottle from the side of the field. 4.7 Club officials may approach match officials prior to the start of any competition to schedule a hydration break during the competition. If the two teams are in agreement, a short hydration break shall be implemented with timing at the sole discretion of the match official. 4.8 Clubs shall provide a shaded area for players and officials during breaks at all competitions and training sessions.

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COACH, if you are not sure.