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SPECIAL RULES FOR GAMES

DURING HOT WEATHER

(All Kilsyth Basketball Domestic Competitions)

These rules are to be implemented when the courts ambient temperature is 30°C as read on the thermometer within the stadiums.

1. Referees are to encourage coaches to use all their time outs in each half.

2. Regular substitutions are to be made to ensure the safety of the players. Coaches, do not leave players on for the whole half.

3. At the halfway point of each half, the referee shall call a special time out.

4. All players should drink sufficiently prior to, during and immediately after the game to prevent dehydration.

5. Should the ambient court temperature reach 38°C then the game shall be cancelled.