Weather Policies
Clubs are responsible for monitoring environmental conditions and recommendations from BoM for all matches and training sessions to implement the following policies as necessary;
Heat Policy
Matches
Where conditions are forecast to be hot on game days, WA Cricket will monitor conditions and provide recommendations based on information available, the MJCC General Rules and Cricket Australia’s Heat Stress Rating Index tools.
The MJCC Competitions Subcommittee may implement any additional measures they see fit to prioritise player safety regarding heat concerns. This may include, but is not limited to, match cancellations, shortening match lengths, and mandating or recommending earlier start times.
All participants must adhere to these recommendations, with decisions made in the interests of player safety.
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Training
Clubs should utilise the Heat Stress Rating Index tool to monitor conditions for training as required.
Storm Policy
Being outdoors when storms are within 10km is extremely dangerous, utilise the 30/30 rule for lightning safety;
(a) When you see lightning, count the seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder. If your count is less than 30 seconds, immediately take shelter indoors. If your count is more than 30 seconds, keep monitoring conditions and if there is any doubt, suspend play.
(b) Where play is suspended, play should be suspended for at least 30 minutes, and play should not be resumed until 30 minutes after the last audible sound of thunder.
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More information can be found at Cricket Australia’s Storm Management Poster or their Player Health and Safety Resources.