Stay safe and active in the heat

Australia’s climate can be tough. Athletes, coaches and active Australians often train and compete in hot and humid conditions. Knowing how to prepare for, recognise and manage heat stress is essential for performance, safety and wellbeing.

Sports Medicine Australia’s Extreme Heat Risk and Response Guidelines and the Sports Heat Tool provide clear, evidence based guidance to help everyone involved in sport make safe decisions when temperatures rise.

Find out more here.

Sports Heat Tool

Check heat stress risk in real time

The Sports Heat Tool brings together local weather data and sport specific information to give you a clear risk rating and suggested safety actions.

How it works:
• Select your sport and location
• View the current heat stress rating (Low, Moderate, High or Extreme)
• See recommended actions and practical cooling tips
• Plan ahead with hourly and 7 day forecasts

Use it before training, competition and other physical activity to stay ahead of changing conditions.

Extreme Heat Risk and Response Guidelines

Practical guidance for more than 30 sports

The Guidelines offer easy to follow strategies to reduce heat related risk across a wide range of sports including football, cricket, tennis, rowing, cycling and athletics.

They are suitable for everyone who is physically active and especially useful for health professionals supporting active people, as well as coaches, fitness leaders and sports administrators.

The Guidelines include advice on:
• Using the Sports Heat Tool to assess heat stress risk
• What to do in Low, Moderate, High and Extreme conditions
• Hydration, rest breaks and equipment or clothing changes
• Recognising and responding to symptoms of heat related illness