The Kialla Golf Club’s heat policy has been updated (December 2024) to provide suitable guidelines and guidance to members and our guests in relation to playing conditions on high temperature and humid days which may impact the health and wellbeing of players on the golf course. These guidelines are put into place to prevent confusion and assist in understanding when a competition will be run on days of high temperatures to extreme heat days, as well as provide a recommendation for green fee players.
Golfers are advised to take appropriate action to prevent heat stress including wearing a wide brimmed hat and carrying sufficient water to maintain hydration. All golfers should consider their own health conditions before participating in Club Events or having a casual hit.
Please note that the temperature has been based on guidelines from Golf Australia afterinformation provided in Sports Medicine Australia’s policies.
All information regarding the temperature is to be checked on the Bureau of Meteorology at 6.00 pm, the evening prior to play.
WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY (SPECIAL EVENT):
If the temperature is expected to be 36 and above, then the competition will be a 8.30 am – 9.00 am start only.
NO competition entries will be accepted outside of these times.
If the temperature is forecast to be 40 degrees or more then the competition will be a 9 hole with hit off at 8.00 am.
CODE RED DAYS: On a Code Red Day as declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, competition golf will NOT be played at Kialla Golf Club.
GREEN FEE PLAYERS:
Play at their own discretion. Kialla Golf Club will not be responsible for any adverse health effects.
This Heat Policy has been initiated in the interests of all players. Your health and safety is of utmost importance to us all.