Ground Closures Due to Wet Weather
There are three ways you can check if Council’s sportsgrounds are open for games and training:
- By using our mobile phone text message service
- Calling the wet weather line on 9847 6764
- By visiting this page
Current Closures
Ovals and sportsgrounds
During the summer season, ground closures are left to the association/club. Please see below procedure for turf cricket wickets and weekend competition.
Note: Council does not make a decision on the status of netball Courts. Please consult your club / association for the latest update.
Rural Sports Facility
The Rural Sports Facility is open.
(Last updated Thursday 23 February 2012)
Conditions relating to ground closures
Summer Weekend Competition
- For cricket grounds with turf wickets, a decision is to be made by the ground curator in consultation with the club by 10:00am on the day of the scheduled game.
- For all other grounds (i.e. athletics, softball, baseball) closures are up to each club's discretion.
Weeknight Evening Training
Council decides on the ground status by 2:00pm each weekday. If grounds are CLOSED on the day of training the training is not permitted. If grounds are declared open, training is permitted at the discretion of the club or association.
Winter Weekend Competition
Council decides on the ground status by 2:00pm each Friday. If grounds are declared open, play is allowed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the discretion of the club or association.
If grounds are declared closed, play is not allowed on Friday or Saturday. Clubs or associations using grounds on Saturdays will be contacted by phone to inform them of the closure. Should conditions improve from the time of closure, play is allowed at the discretion of the club or association for Sunday.
