Sports Ground Information

 

 

As of Monday 21st May, 2012

 

All other Grounds are OPEN except:

 

Bernie Mullane Field 5 is OPEN at Clubs' Discretion

 

The following Grounds are CLOSED

 

Bernie Mullane Field 1

Fred Caterson Field 5

 

 Next update will be made by 2pm Tuesday 22nd May, 2012

  

 

Three Ways to receive Wet Weather Notifications
 

1) The Sports Ground Update Web Page - at the top of this page is the latest wet weather notification for ground closures across The Hills Shire.

During inclement weather information regarding sports ground closures will be posted by 2pm each day leading up to the weekend. A final decision for the weekend will be posted by 2pm Friday.

 

2) Wet Weather Phone Update - 9843 0354

During inclement weather information regarding sports ground closures will be recorded by 2pm each day leading up to the weekend. A final decision for the weekend will be recorded by 2pm Friday.

 

3) Mobile Phone SMS Updates - text Hillsgrounds to 1992 27 67  (total cost for sending and receiving text message is $0.55 inc GST). For SMS help call 1300 767 306.

Within a few seconds you will receive a text message back with notification of open and closed sporting grounds. During inclement weather information regarding sports ground closures will be updated by 2pm each day leading up to the weekend. A final decision for the weekend will be updated by 2pm Friday.

 

Why has Council closed the Sports Ground?

Council decides to close grounds based on:

  • The potential for injury to players.
  • The sport played and the potential for damage to the playing surface.
  • The weather forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology.
  • The condition of the ground when inspected. 


Grounds closures can occur at short notice.

Neither sporting clubs nor Parks 355 Management Committees have authority to approve the use of sporting grounds when Council has closed the grounds. Clubs or schools using closed fields will be liable for the full cost of repairs and may lose their licence agreement with Council. 

In instances where Council information has deemed all grounds open, clubs or umpires and referees may choose to close specific grounds to prevent injury to players. When this occurs, club representatives should erect the grounds closed sign and contact the affected visiting clubs and teams.