Heat Policy

[wycbloods]

remember years ago no aircon wind the windows down on ya car sleep on the concrete to stay cool ah the good old days when ya played cricket no matter how hot it was people r goin soft i suppose the people who complain its hot whinge when its cold to?

i think you should change your user name to

DILLIHAC.

Do I Look Like I Have A Clue.

Answer.

NO

[rainbow warrior]

Alot of people want to be heroes by saying they can play in any conditions, it's just plain stupidity, what have you got to prove by playing in extreme temperatures? It ain't going to make you any less of a man if you do or don't.

Some people are dumb.

I just want to play cricket. Not trying to prove anything. A little bit of heat is a minor inconvenience. It is a sumemrs sport. You can call me dumb if you wish, but I prefer it that way. If I was older and palying a lower grade maybe I would reconsider but I am only 32 and am confident enough in my preparation to be able to get through and help the side get a win.

[rainbow warrior]

If the situation were that there was one wicket in hand only and one of the not out batsmen said it was too hot and he didn't wish to play due to health concerns how would that go down with you team? I think the answer to that question shows exactly why a heat policy is needed.

Answer that question RW

Sorry I didnt read the whole thing.

I cannot answer that without being put in that situation to be honest. I would rather my mate be healthy than the win no doubt, but id at least want him to get out there and try to get in that type of health status first.

So basically the reaction would be that until you are sick keep playing. I would have thought prevention is better than a cure but there you go. Anyway you have made my point that more often than not players would be under pressure to play until they collapse or at least feel as though they are under that pressure. Exactly why a heat policy needs to be and is in place.

All I am saying it is unlikely it will get to that. I dont see the need for prevention at A1 turf level, we are old/young enough in a decent age range and most in a decent physical condition. Very unlikely any of what you guys are saying or sugesting is liekly to happen.

[rod_rooster]

remember years ago no aircon wind the windows down on ya car sleep on the concrete to stay cool ah the good old days when ya played cricket no matter how hot it was people r goin soft i suppose the people who complain its hot whinge when its cold to?

and when lead based paint was used on asbetos buildings whilst DDT was being sprayed over farmland. Ah, the good old days where the risks of smoking were not known and polio affected so many. Lets get back to the good old days where we didn't have sound medical advice to make us aware of the dangers associated with our actions. Hell, why not start conducting some nuclear tests at Maralinga again.

[hearts on fire]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

[rainbow warrior]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

Good thing is I wont need to do that because the right decision will be made and we will play.

[heater31]

Alot of people want to be heroes by saying they can play in any conditions, it's just plain stupidity, what have you got to prove by playing in extreme temperatures? It ain't going to make you any less of a man if you do or don't.

Some people are dumb.

I just want to play cricket. Not trying to prove anything. A little bit of heat is a minor inconvenience. It is a sumemrs sport. You can call me dumb if you wish, but I prefer it that way. If I was older and palying a lower grade maybe I would reconsider but I am only 32 and am confident enough in my preparation to be able to get through and help the side get a win.

Same here. but I am much younger than you warrior and play a summer sport that I know it could be extreme. just take it easy and know when you have reached your limit. I both bowled and batted under these conditions and know when to call for assistance.


and for those that want to know the SACA has already canned the Junior and Women's games for this weekend. A decision on the Mens will be made tomorrow afternoon. IMO the C/D grades could be in doubt.

[Bluedemon]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

Good thing is I wont need to do that because the right decision will be made and we will play.

which grade do you play in RW?

[Mr_Willy]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

Good thing is I wont need to do that because the right decision will be made and we will play.

Good Luck with that. I will be thinking of you (and thinking 'Sucked in") when I am in front of the air conditioner with nice cold beer on Saturday afternoon...

[rainbow warrior]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

Good thing is I wont need to do that because the right decision will be made and we will play.

Good Luck with that. I will be thinking of you (and thinking 'Sucked in") when I am in front of the air conditioner with nice cold beer on Saturday afternoon...

A1 Turf for AHOS CC.

I will not mind one it mate. Ican enjoy the air con and the beer afterwards mate. After saying that I want to play, I would be more devastated being in front of an air con with a beer having missed out on the game and hopefully the points aswell and some runs and wickets would be nice too. Hopefully a lot of overs.

[rainbow warrior]

Jsut out of interest Kookas I see you are a supporter of Kenilworth. Do you play cricket for them, if so you would know one of my mates.

[DILLIGAF]

Surely one weekend of no cricket ain't going to hurt you, don't worry, you will get to play next week too.

If your so keen on playing, get your team and a few extras to play a game......

we had no game last week coz of long weekend 2 weeks without cricket dont want to spend that much time with the missus

[JohnnyG]

Jsut out of interest Kookas I see you are a supporter of Kenilworth. Do you play cricket for them, if so you would know one of my mates.

who's your mate?

re the heat policy , i'm in the camp of the "we should play" but with drinks every 10 overs.
However, i recognize that opinions amongst players are so varied that it creates an awkward situation where say 1/2 the side wants to play and the other 1/2 dont - consequently the universal association heat policy seems to be the best option (even if i dont like it).

[Bluedemon]

Jsut out of interest Kookas I see you are a supporter of Kenilworth. Do you play cricket for them, if so you would know one of my mates.

i actually play football for kenilworth, i play cricket for Unley. I do know some of the guys out there though.

[Gowser]

Question - If a player carks it on the field on a 30 c day from a lack of hydration bcos he spent 12 hrs the night b4 on the piss, whos fault is it?

Question - If a player who hydrates well the night before a game and dies on the field when it is 45C who's fault is that?

Go get a clue and stop being so ignorant.

[Bag The Points]

39, 38, and 38 coming up on Mon, Tues, Wed.----- then its back to 40 next Thursday.
Keep your fingers crossed

[BAZZA13]

Alot of people want to be heroes by saying they can play in any conditions, it's just plain stupidity, what have you got to prove by playing in extreme temperatures? It ain't going to make you any less of a man if you do or don't.

Some people are dumb.

I just want to play cricket. Not trying to prove anything. A little bit of heat is a minor inconvenience. It is a sumemrs sport. You can call me dumb if you wish, but I prefer it that way. If I was older and palying a lower grade maybe I would reconsider but I am only 32 and am confident enough in my preparation to be able to get through and help the side get a win.

Same here. but I am much younger than you warrior and play a summer sport that I know it could be extreme. just take it easy and know when you have reached your limit. I both bowled and batted under these conditions and know when to call for assistance.


and for those that want to know the SACA has already canned the Junior and Women's games for this weekend. A decision on the Mens will be made tomorrow afternoon. IMO the C/D grades could be in doubt.

I hope I get told about it, i don't want to waste time getting wickets up and then it gets cancelled!...

[jokerz]

sounds like troppo season in Darwin to me but we had a remedy for that!!???
Print this out and stick it to a wall or door, problem solvered

[bulldogs]

Wow its f**** hot. been playn for 20 odd years of senior cricket and the heat hasnt affected me to much but its bothered me. Its great to hear the old sayings ( toughen up, grow some balls, r u a girl etc etc) these are sayings i used to say. Some of us can handle the heat some cant. Do you want to field with 9 or 10 players if 2 of yours go down????

There has been a lot more players go down with the heat over the last few years some fatal, do you want to be the person that said im okay we should be playing only to have your mate next to you suffer badly and lets hope he survives.

The associations have a duty of care and some times the minority win over which in this case i believe if its cancelled is the correct decision, even if i think i can play

[Bold Strategy]

anyone who says toughen up and play 40degrees is problary tough but has no brains, say u have A1 to A3 play that 330 players, what are the chances 1 person isnt going 2 end up in hospital?

if they do choose to play how bout play 1st innings? i personaly could handle playing a match that i can still win but wen the teams past ur score there is nothing worse then them batting another 40 overs with nothing to gain