HEAT POLICY FOR MPDWG COMPETITIONS

Because of the distance some of our members must travel for MPDWG events, and in the light of the high temperatures we may have, to protect and care for our participants a clearly defined procedure will be followed.

We support the principles of the WGV Heat Policy, but believe that in some circumstances we should take action earlier than an hour before the commencement of play, as players may often travel for up to two hours to some events.

The strategy we will implement should it be necessary, for all MPDWG events, is as follows:

We will refer to the website www.weather.com.au/vic/ followed by the nearest location of the site to the course where the event is being conducted:  e.g. Rye, Rosebud, Berwick, Warburton.  (e.g. Beacon Plate 2010 – www.weather.com.au/vic/portsea)

• If on the day the forecast maximum temperature for the course is 30 degrees or higher, we may reduce the event to a 9 hole competition.   We will consider also wind direction and humidity.  The decision will be made by the Match Committee at least 30 minutes before the first hit-off.   

• If at 5 pm on the day preceding the event the predicted maximum for the course is 37 degrees or higher, the competition will at that stage be reduced to 9 holes if this is possible.   Club captains will be notified by email and on the website.

• If the forecast is for extreme heat eg over 40 degrees, OR if Catastrophic Fire  Warnings are published, then the event will be cancelled.  We will try to re-schedule it if possible.  Captains will be notified of the cancellation by website, email and phone. 

PENNANT COMPETITIONS

Because a matchplay competition cannot be shortened to 9 holes,  our policy will be to CANCEL play if the forecast is for temperatures over 40 degrees, or if Catastrophic Fire Warnings are published.  When matches are cancelled, they will be re-scheduled if possible, or affected teams will be awarded half points.

Helen Hall

Match Committee MPDWG Inc

December 1st  2009