Last update: Thursday 28 August, 8am.

Council Natural Turf Sports Fields are OPEN 

Conditions:

• Please factor these conditions into your planning for training sessions this week and also consider potential impacts on weekend play
• The fields have been inspected this morning; there are numerous locations that are soggy and susceptible to damage.
• Consideration is to be taken to either shorten the field of play, reconfigure the fields directions, shorten periods of play to assist in proceeding with games whist minimising risk and damage.
• Please monitor your relevant associations communication channels for any field status and training updates.

Important Reminders:

• A risk assessment from individual playing associations is recommended prior to the days play, ensuring the safety of the players. This is also important for the sustainability of the playing surface. Council is committed to supporting the community with safe and well-maintained facilities.
• Training recommendations: To help preserve high-traffic areas (centre field and goal mouths), council recommends rotating training locations within the field, avoiding concentrated wear on specific zones and removing studs during training sessions to reduce turf damage.
• Please note: Any excessive damage to the fields may impact future fixtures, potentially resulting in games relocated or cancelled, as the playing surfaces may no longer meet safety standards. 

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 re-opened and the remainder closed, if practical.