When should play be suspended or cancelled?
Guideline- Australia
- Sports Medicine Australia
- Extreme heat
- Sports Heat Tool
- All ages
- 2025
- Coaches
At Extreme risk the SMA guidelines say suspension of exercise or play should be considered. If play has commenced, all activities should be stopped as soon as possible. The SMA hot weather page says to delay or cancel play if conditions reach Extreme risk levels.
When play stops:
- All players should seek shade, or a cool refuge in an air-conditioned space if available.
- Active cooling strategies should be applied.
Added 24 Oct 2026