Last update: Wednesday 21st May 2025 @ 9 a.m

Council natural turf fields are currently CLOSED. 

The fields will remain closed for Wednesday 21st May & Thursday 22nd May. Assessment will be carried out by 11:30 am Friday (23rd May)

Weather Conditions:

• Noting that over past 5 days Bayside Council area has received in excess of 82mm of rain, with further predicted rainfall of up to 30mm on Wednesday (21st May), up to 50mm on Thursday (22nd May) and up to 25 mm on Friday (23rd May).
• The continued rain may yet again saturate Councils turf fields, and as such the fields may remain closed for any sporting activities.
• Council will continue to monitor the weather forecast, and if /when the weather events do not eventuate, Council will update the field status accordingly.

Important Reminders:

• The safety of the players and the longevity of the playing surface are critical for the entire playing season. Council supports the community by ensuring safe and sustainable access to sporting facilities.
• For the preservation of the highly utilised areas of the fields (such as the centre and goal mouth areas) Council recommends altering the location of training within the field to minimise the damage to isolated areas. Additional measures that can assist in the longevity of the turf fields could also include removing studs for training sessions. 

Assessments and Updates:

• Council endeavours to provide any updates of field closure / opening by 11:30am on the days that an unforeseen weather event occurs, or as early as practical when weather events are forecast.
• Each field will be evaluated individually and only those deemed fit for use will be closed / re-opened, if practical.