It may be winter, but are you sport ready to manage hot conditions next summer? Vicsport is proud to release an updated suite of resources to assist with hot weather policy and management, supported by Sport and Recreation Victoria.
The resources can assist sport organisations to mitigate the risks of exertional heat illness during hot weather and are relevant for state sport associations, regional sports assemblies, local governments, clubs, leagues and associations.
Resources on this page - CLICK HERE can assist sport organisations to mitigate the risks of exertional heat illness during hot weather. The resources are relevant for state sport associations, regional sports assemblies, local governments, clubs, leagues and associations.
Vicsport aims to promote good policy and practice to protect the health and safety of participants, officials, coaches, parents, volunteers, staff, sports trainers and spectators, whilst supporting continued participation in sport and active recreation.
Resources have been developed in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria the Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention.
A range of fact sheets have been developed to assist sport organisations to promote awareness of exertional heat illnesses and actions to take if symptoms of heat illness present during sport activities.
To discuss the resources, provide feedback or receive one-to-one support please contact our Participation Strategy Manager Tom Dixon at tomd@vicsport.com.au or (03) 9698 8100.
Last Modified on 07/08/2019 10:29