With the current heatwave hitting the UK and peak temperatures expected tomorrow (19th July), we share some simple tips cricket players, clubs and spectators can follow to keep safe in hot weather.
Below are some pointers that may help you navigate safely through the heat while playing or watching the game.
- Warm-up activities are limited in duration and intensity.
- The duration of the activity is reduced.
- Activities start earlier in the morning or later in the evening.
- Rest breaks and opportunities to seek shade, rehydrate and reapply sunscreen are increased.
- Officials are allowed to rotate out of the sun and into shade.
- Player interchange and substitution is used more frequently than usual.
- Activity is held at an alternative venue with more shade.
- Officials and coaches lead by example by wearing sun-protective clothing and hats, applying sunscreen, and seeking shade whenever possible.
Durham Cricket’s full guidance and extreme heat advice for cricket clubs is available below.
Grounds Management
The Grounds Management Association have published an essential guide for Cricket Grounds Managers on:
- working safely in the heat and sun, and
- how to adapt your pitch preparation and maintenance to keep pitches playing safely in dry, hot conditions.
You and your groundstaff can view the guidance on here.
Above all, we encourage everyone to look out for each other and to stay alert to signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others.