Council may give lower impact sports discretion to play on wet fields. Lower impact sports include; athletics, archery, baseball, cricket, netball, softball. Higher impact sports include; AFL, hockey, oz-tag/eagle tag, frisbee, rugby league and union, soccer and touch.

When are wet weather updates made?

Wet weather information is updated on the following schedule:

• Weekdays - 8am and 3pm 
• Weekends and public holidays - 7am

Updates are only made in wet weather periods.

If it rains after these updates a sporting association may make the decision to not proceed with some games.

Please note that synthetic all-weather sportsfields are allocated to specific sporting groups each season, they are not available for one off bookings or casual use during wet weather.   Please forward any requests to use a sportsfield to Openspacebookings@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 02 8495 5009.

Council follows a structured approach when assessing and managing the field conditions, facilitating safe use and the longevity of our sports fields. Fields are inspected regularly to determine their suitability for use, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Inspections during wet weather take into account various factors to decide whether a field is open on any given day.

When a field is impacted by wet conditions, the decision to close it is based on the following criteria:

• The potential for damage to the field.

• The ability to remediate the field promptly.

• The resources available for maintenance and management.

• The field's playability for the remainder of the season.

Council’s goal is to keep fields open whenever possible, maximizing available use throughout the season.