Extreme Heat
GSV follows Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) guidelines for extreme heat which considers the WBGT (wet-bulb globe index) and a guideline temperature of 35C.
Any decision to cancel home and away weekly sport due to extreme heat should be made by 1.30pm and is to be made by the home school in consultation with the away school and umpires as necessary, otherwise cancellations should be made after arrival at the venue.
GSV has a Sun and Heat Protection Policy which provides guidelines for the protection of staff and students from the effects of heat and exposure to the sun.
Wet Weather
GSV encourages sport to be played in all weather conditions unless it is unsafe to do so. Any decision to cancel GSV sport should be made taking into consideration the Bureau of Meteorology radar.
GSV Carnivals and other events will only be cancelled under extreme weather conditions. Any decision to do so would be made by the Executive Officer.
Any decision to cancel home and away weekly sport due to wet weather should be made by 1.30pm and is to be made by the home school in consultation with the away school and umpires as necessary, otherwise cancellations should be made after arrival at the venue.
Hockey is played on all-weather surfaces and will only be cancelled due to hail, lightning, torrential rain and/or poor lighting. Cancellation of matches is made by the umpires at each venue.
Junior Netball is played at central venues and any decision to cancel matches is made by the Venue Convenors.
