Policies

Sun Protection and Heat Policy

The policy is in place to help Nepean minimise the risks of overexposure to UV and excessive heat to its members.

Heat Policy

In order to minimise overexposure to UV and heat illness:

For Thursday Competition days

      • At 12noon on the previous Wednesday before a game, if according to the forecast on the BOM weather app for Brighton on the Thursday the temperature is to be 32C or above at 11.00am then the 18hole comp will be reduced to a 9hole competition.

      • At 12noon on the previous Wednesday if according to the forecast on the BOM weather app for Brighton on the Thursday the temperature is to be 32C or above at 10.00am then both the 9hole and 18hole competitions will be cancelled.

      2. For Saturday Competition days

      •  At 12noon on the previous Friday if according to the forecast on the BOM weather app for Brighton on the Saturday the temperature is to be 32C or above at 11.00am then the 18hole comp will be reduced to a 9hole competition.

      •  At 12noon on the previous Friday if according to the forecast on the BOM weather app for Brighton on the Saturday the temperature is to be 32C or above at 10.00am then both the 9hole and 18hole competitions will be cancelled.

All members are encouraged to carry water with them whilst on the course.

Sun Protection measures

Clothing

  • Sun-protective clothing is included as part of the uniform. The Nepean polo shirt is made from UPF (UV protection factor) 50+ material and has short sleeves and a collar.
    • Tops are loose-fitting and lightweight.
    • Where the uniform does not provide adequate sun protection, participants are reminded to apply SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen to all exposed skin.

Sunscreen

  • SPF30 (or higher) broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen is provided in The Pavilion.
  • Participants are encouraged to apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside and to re-apply every two hours.
  • Sunscreen is stored below 30°C and replaced once it has passed the use-by-date.
  • Participants are encouraged to apply a generous amount of sunscreen (the equivalent of one teaspoon per limb).
  • The first-aid kit includes a supply of SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen.

Hats

  • Wide-brimmed or bucket style hats are promoted to members as a better option than caps and visors.

Shade

  • Members are encouraged to bring their own temporary shade eg umbrellas.

Sunglasses

Participants are advised to wear sunglasses that meet the Australian standard (ASNZS 1067:2016).