Weather policies

Wet weather

We understand that wet weather conditions can impact our events. We are committed to keeping our participants informed and updated in the event of weather-related issues.

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From time to time, it may be wet, and we may proceed. In wet conditions, our umpires will brief teams that the level of intensity must drop to ensure the safety of all players.

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We strive to provide daily updates regarding weather-related issues that may affect our events. Updates will be available on this page (below) by 10am for lunchtime matches, and by 5pm for afternoon matches.

Heat policy

We follow the recommendations outlined by Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). 

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Temperature at 30-33 degrees Celsius:

- Each half will be reduced to 12mins (from 13), with an extended halftime break of 4mins (up from 2)

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Temperature at 34-35 degrees Celsius:

- Games will be divided into thirds, with each segment lasting 8 minutes.

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Temperature at 36+ degrees Celsius:

- Our team will consider cancelling any remaining matches scheduled for the day

Preemptive decision making

At Be Active Melbourne, we prioritise the safety and comfort of all participants by taking a proactive approach to weather-related decisions. Where forecasts indicate potentially unsafe playing conditions, we aim to make decisions early to minimise disruption and provide teams with sufficient notice.

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On days where temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 36°C, or persistent wet weather is expected, scheduled matches may be postponed as a precaution.

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Cancellation decisions are made on a venue-by-venue basis and apply to all matches scheduled at the affected venue, regardless of sport or match time. For example, if a decision is made to cancel play at Docklands, both Netball and Futsal matches will be postponed, even if weather conditions are expected to vary throughout the day.

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Cancellation vs postponement

When we pre-emptively cancel a full round of matches, we always aim to reschedule this round for a later date. We prefer not to push back all remaining weeks to accommodate the missed round. Typically, these matches would be replayed the week before finals commence. This decision aims to minimise major changes to the season draw, as many teams block fixture times at the start of the season.

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In cases where we must cancel and the event has already commenced, the remaining matches will end in a 0-0 draw unless we are able to replay the remaining matches for the specific round. This information will always be communicated to all teams involved.

Grounds/Courts

Flagstaff Gardens Sports Courts - Open

Docklands (The Hub) - Open

Fawkner Park - Open
*Updated 8:30AM on 13 October 2026