AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT) advises it has taken proactive steps to prepare for this weekend's expected heatwave in Katherine.
The National Heat Policy will be implemented for games at Katherine Oval and AFLNT is sourcing fans that will be available to clubs on the interchange along with extending breaks and adjusting quarter lengths to the Under 18 Girls, Boys and Women’s Premier League.
We encourage all clubs, volunteers, players, umpires and spectators to ensure they drink plenty of water, seek shade as much as possible and apply sunscreen regularly across the entire weekend.
Please find below details of the scheduling ahead of Saturday’s games:
11:00am – Big Rivers vs Waratah (U18 Girls)
- 15 minute flat quarters
- Extended breaks to 8 minutes/15 minutes/8 minutes
- Teams are allowed to leave the field to find shade/use the cool rooms at each break
12:30pm – Big Rivers vs Nightcliff (U18 Boys)
- 15 minute flat quarters
- Extended breaks to 8 minutes/15 minutes/8 minutes
- Teams are allowed to leave the field to find shade/use the cool rooms at each break
2:30pm – Big Rivers vs Southern Districts (Women’s Premier League)
- 16 minute flat quarters, no time on (unless there is an extended injury delay)
- Extended breaks to 8 minutes/20 minutes/8 minutes
- Teams are allowed to leave the field to find shade at each break
