Weather Procedures

Sometimes due to heavy rain either in the days leading up to a training session or match, or on the day itself, we have to cancel the session or match. There are two aspects we have to consider. The state of the pitch that has been prepared and the state of the outfield. Are they both fit for play?

A fit for purpose pitch is one that has been cut & rolled properly and will not disintegrate into divots when the ball lands on it. For the outfield we have a very simple test for when an outfield is unfit for play - if you can hear the water (squelching) under foot then it's unfit for cricket.

A cancellation of a training session will always be informed by a notification sent to your club Teamo app. If there is no cancellation notice then assume the session is going ahead as planned. Cancellation should be sent no later than 45 minutes before the session start time. When the weather has been unpredictable, always check your app before leaving your home. Please do not phone the clubhouse or text, email or phone the coaches - depending on the day it might be a different person that has been tasked with inspecting the conditions.

For match cancellations, the playing XI selected for that match will receive a notification to their club Teamo app. Unless you receive such a notification at least one hour before the meet time of the match, always assume the match is on.

For all cancellations an official from the club will have been to the ground and made an inspection, as late as possible, and with the assistance of the groundsman. In all cases, the groundsman's decision is the most important and final one. The only exception to this rule is senior 1st XI league matches where appointed league umpires are the ones to inspect and call off a match. For away matches we rely on the opposition informing us if the game has been cancelled, and we in turn will send a notification on Teamo..