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The current BOM forecast for today is a very hot 37 degrees. The McKinnon Basketball Association is responsible for managing the Heat Policy on game days and the policy can be foud on their website under the 'Policies'

Please ensure your child comes adequately prepared with lots of fluids, cold cloths/icepacks etc and as per the policy, coaches should consider a common-sense approach during games where high temperatures are experienced by: 

• Ensuring players are aware of the need to hydrate regularly during, before and after the game 

• rotating players to ensure rest and rehydration

• utilising all timeouts to ensure players rehydrate 

• taking a balanced approach to game play ie man to man defence in back court rather than full court