Sportsground Closures

To prevent damage to the Shire's sporting fields they are closed during wet weather. You can find the status of each field here.

Weeknight evening training during winter

Council decides on the ground status by 2pm 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.

Council does not make a decision on the status of netball courts. Please consult your club or association for the latest update.

Winter weekend competition

Council decides on the ground status by 2pm 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. Should conditions improve from the time of closure, play is allowed at the discretion of the club or association for Sunday.

In the event of significant rainfall and consistent wet weather, Sportsgrounds may be closed by Council on Friday afternoon for both Saturday and Sunday fixtures.

Summer Weekend Competition

During the summer season ground closures are left to the association/club.

For cricket grounds with turf wickets, a decision is to be made by the ground curator in consultation with the club by 10am on the day of the scheduled game.

For all other grounds (athletics, softball, baseball) closures are up to each club's discretion.

Council does not make a decision on the status of netball courts. Please consult your club or association for the latest update.