Purpose:

 

The purpose of this wet weather procedure is to ensure that the club makes the right decision when faced with 

adverse weather conditions, in order to minimize the risk of injury to players and damage to the playing surfaces.

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Scope:

 

This procedure applies to all games and training sessions that are scheduled to be held at Nambour & Yandina 

United Football Club only. Members are advised to monitor social media & Squadi for other club cancelations.

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Procedure:

 

1. Ground Inspection: In the event of wet weather, the condition of the playing fields will be assessed by the club's grounds committee to determine if the fields are safe and playable. If a field is deemed unsafe or unplayable, the game or training session will be canceled, and the decision will be communicated to all relevant parties.

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2. Notification: Any cancellations or changes due to wet weather will be communicated to members and participants as soon as possible. Depending on the timeliness will depend on medium used; Facebook pages, Instagram page, Website and teams messenger chats will be updated first before a message  is made to managers or coaches. It is the responsibility of all members and participants to check these channels regularly for updates.

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3. Game Cancellation: If a game is canceled due to wet weather, the opposing team, the relevant football association, and the referees will be notified as soon as possible via FQ Wet Weather Cancellation process. 

 

4. Training Session Cancellation: Any cancellations or changes due to wet weather will be communicated to 

General Committee members & all Club members as soon as possible.

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5. Player Safety: The safety of all players during wet weather conditions is the top priority for the club. If a game or 

training session proceeds during wet weather, the club will ensure that the fields are safe for play and that 

appropriate equipment is available for the conditions. 

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6. Monitoring: The club will continuously monitor the weather conditions and the state of the playing surfaces during the game or training session. If the conditions worsen or the playing surfaces become unsafe, the game or training session will be stopped immediately.​​

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Conclusion:

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The wet weather procedure for Nambour & Yandina Football Club is designed to ensure that the safety of all players is the top priority during adverse weather conditions. By following this procedure, the club can make informed decisions about whether or not to cancel or proceed with games and training sessions during wet weather. 

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To check field status please refer to the field status at the top of the website