RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURES FOR CANCELLATION OF GAMES AND TRAINING (including Trial Games)
CHILDREN
- 32° (activity should be
cancelled when ambient air temperature reaches 32°)
ADULTS
- 37° (activity should be
cancelled when ambient air temperature reaches 37°)
Cancellation may
be necessary at lower temperatures, particularly where a higher level of
humidity is present. Refer to the Heat Stress Index for risk levels.
TEMPERATURES
FOR MODIFICATION TO FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES
Where
temperatures occur within the following ranges and a club has assessed and
deemed a football activity to be safe to continue, consideration must be given
to modifying the activity and increasing rest and drink breaks in shaded areas.
Children
- 26° to 31°
ambient temperature (at 32° activity should be
cancelled – refer above)
Adults
- 26° to 36°
ambient temperature (at 37° activity should be
cancelled – refer above)
For further information refer to the SMA Hot Weather Guidelines and Sports Medicine Australia website.