Squash SA wish to remind Clubs/ Teams/ Players of the Hot Weather Guildlines.
Table A
| Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 32 degrees Celsius Or above | Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 40 degrees Celsius Or above |
| 1. Measure the on court temperature and be prepared to modify or cancel your event 2. Maximise airflow and reduce heat build up in the Centre and on the Courts 3. Employ air-conditioning | 1. Automatic cancellation of day time competition and tournaments scheduled to be played in a non air-conditioned centre 2. Air conditioned centre must measure the on court temperature 3. For evening Pennant Competitions apply steps 1 to 4 of outline in table B (listed below) |
The determining factor is the on court temperature:
Table B
| 33 – 35 degrees on court temperature | 36 degrees on court temperature (as advised by Sports Medicine |
| 1. Modify game structure or tournament draw 2. Extend the breaks between each game 3. Ensure that players take adequate fluid before, during and after the game 4. Encourage the use of towels and fans during breaks | 1.Measure on court temperature prior to the commencement of play 2. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above. Or 3. Wait a further half hour period and re-measure the on court temperature. 4. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above |
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