Risk Management policies:
The Boroondara Netball Association accepts and abides by the guidelines advised by Netball Victoria.
See Risk Management Infonets: Heat Policy RM 5, page 6 / Wet Weather Policy RM 3, page 12.
Netball is traditionally a WINTER, outdoor sport and our preference is to NOT cancel games. However, player / umpire safety is paramount and, if the courts are deemed to be unsafe, matches will have to be cancelled. This decision is made round by round by committee members, club officials and umpires present at the venue.
Our Guidelines:
- Our court surface is SYNPAVE, a flexible, gripping surface which minimises the risk of slipping. Therefore games will not be cancelled simply because it is raining.
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- Matches will be routinely cancelled in the event of local hail &/or lighting.
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- Games will not be cancelled because it is cold. However, players / umpires will be permitted to wear tracksuit pants and warm tops in these conditions.
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- Match cancellations will not be based on player / umpire / spectator comfort - only safety.
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- Player age will also influence decisions made as young children are more susceptible to adverse weather conditions.
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Ultimately, if parents / coaches do not agree with our informed decisions, they have the option to prevent players from playing or forfeiting their match.
Acceptable Risk? When playing any sport you are voluntarily exposing yourself to a variety of risks for the sake of fun. YOU must decide whether the risks you choose to take are ACCEPTABLE risks to YOU / YOUR child.
If players / coaches wish to forfeit their match they are free to do so. If both teams agree, each team will be awarded 2 points. If only one team wishes to cancel, they will receive no points.
If parents do not want their children to play for whatever reason, they obviously have that option. "Peer pressure" is less relevant than your child's perceived safety.
Please do not question our legal and moral responsibilities OR our "insurance cover". Our decision will always be a balance between the enthusiasm of players who generally want to play, and their health and safety which is paramount.
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Wet Weather Phone Number:
0439 350 829 Please note: This phone is ONLY activated when weather is inclement. Please DO NOT ring for any other reason and DO NOT leave messages (as they will not be received or answered).
Match Cancellations due to Adverse Weather Conditions:
If there is no indication on this table that a match has been cancelled, it means that matches are going ahead as planned OR we have not been able to access the website, in which case you will need to either ring or turn up to the courts.
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May 9th 2009 |
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MATCH TIME
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ON / OFF
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| 8.30 AM |
ON |
| 9.15 AM |
ON |
| 10.00 AM |
ON |
| 10.45 AM |
ON |
| 11.30 AM |
ON |
| 12.15 PM |
ON |
| 1.00 PM |
ON |
| 1.45 PM |
ON |
| 2.30 PM |
ON |
| 3.15 PM |
ON |
| 4.00 PM |
ON |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 May 2009 )
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