Wet Weather

Our goal is always to get the players on the field, however we have to balance this with player safety and damage to the grounds.

Always assume training and/or matches are on regardless of the weather or the Council’s ground availability, until you are communicated to by a Club Official.

Wet weather announcements including changes to venue and whether Cliff Oval is closed will be communicated via our Facebook page or other social media channels.  Once teams are formed each Team Manager will also provide the information via your Whatsapp Group and TeamSnap 

The decision on closing Cliff Oval for games will be made no earlier than 3pm on the day of training. On game day the decision to close Cliff Oval will be made with enough time for Wahroonga players and visiting teams to adjust their plans, whether they need to travel to another venue or the games are off.

Council do update their website in respect of ground closures across the area.   The Club works with the Council in these rainy periods to determine whether games or training will be called off and/or whether one of the ovals can be used.  Council's website is a guide - please wait for contact from a Club Official.

On game day, if Cliff Oval is closed, clubs will use their best endeavours to find other options at other venues across Sydney.  Please wait for contact from your Team Manager for these details in these rainy periods.

Many of the Committee Members live locally in Wahroonga close to Cliff Oval and know when that rain or stormy weather is causing havoc. We all have the BOM Radar and can see that weather coming! Please don't panic - a Club Official will contact you about your training or your game.   We want you to play but be kind to the person driving you to the game in wet weather... go grab an old towel for the car and a change of clothes and your team will see you at the game!

 

Lightning

WRC follows the World Rugby Lightning Safety Guideline when playing. Please check this guide if stormy weather is imminent.