Established in 1949, the Loxton Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) has a proud and successful history.
It is a not-for-profit community based basketball club which offers all aged players in the Loxton district the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and competitions.
As members of Basketball SA, we are committed to the development of our players and the promotion of basketball across the region.

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HOT WEATHER

As an affiliated member of Basketball SA, LABA follows their Hot Weather Policy.

To suit our local conditions, the following advice applies -

AUSSIE HOOPS + JUNIORCATS PROGRAMS

During extreme heat, all programs/games will be cancelled >>

IF THE WEATHER IS 38 DEGREES OR ABOVE ACCORDING TO THE BOM WEBSITE at 3:30pm ON THE DAY.

PLEASE NOTE >>

LABA will only go by the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Website: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/observations/saall.shtml

Please look for the Loxton temp. 

If in doubt, please contact our secretary - loxtonbasketball@gmail.com


SUPERCATS PROGRAMS - RIVERLAND BASKETBALL

The Riverland Basketball Association Hot Weather Peak Policy for Friday night Junior Games is as follows -

If temperature on website www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS65004.shtml is 40C @ 4pm – U12 games cancelled. (Renmark Temperature).

OR

If temperature on website www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS65004.shtml is 42C @ 4pm – ALL games cancelled. (Renmark Temperature). For games cancelled due to heat, 1 point will be awarded to each team.


The Riverland Basketball Association Hot Weather Peak Policy for Senior Games is as follows -

The committee has resolved there is no senior heat policy for senior night games. During any games played in trying conditions, the referee may call one umpires timeout per quarter, in addition to both teams available timeouts. If the referee deems the conditions to be unbearably extreme, after consultation and agreement with both coaches, the games will be cancelled and each team receives one premiership point.

Coaches are advised that if you have juniors competing in senior teams to please take precautions to prevent heat stress of your players through extra time outs or reduced time on court. Parents of the junior players are also encouraged discuss your concerns with the coach before these game.

All coaches should be aware of the signs of heat stress/dehydration.

Some of the signs are thirst, profuse sweating, headaches, dizziness, fatigue and muscle cramps. In hot weather it is advisable that players drink 250ml of water at least 1/2 hour before attending the game. Players should bring a minimum of 1 litre of water (ONLY) for consumption during the game. Following the game it is recommended that you drink a further 500ml of water.


PLEASE NOTE AUTOMATIC HEAT POLICY CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ADVISED DIRECTLY TO THE TEAMS IN ADVANCE. IT IS EXPECTED THAT TEAMS WILL CHECK THE RELEVENT INFORMATION THEMSELVES.

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