For all Grades no scheduled match will commence if the temperature is forecast to exceed 39 degrees. For Two Day matches in 5th Grade and Below, no scheduled match will commence if the temperature is forecast to exceed 37 degrees. (Refer SD&CCL Heatline for details. For the purpose of this By-law the forecast maximum temperature at 11 00 AM on match day will be the official forecast.)
Criteria of temperature measurement:
The temperatures broadcast on Melbourne Radio 774 ABC will be taken as the official temperature for the purposes of this by-law.