brentland Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 When the exhibit numbers are posted for the ADI double shows later this month, the notice to exhibitors will state the following: ATTENTION: HEAT POLICY If the weather forecast on the Channel 2 (ABC) 7 p.m. news the day preceding either show is 38 or more - the shows will commence judging at 7.30 a.m. ........... That is the only way to make a reasonable decision re Heat Policy - pick the national broadcaster, pick the time (7pm news) and state the temperature at which things will change!!! Trust this is clear to everyone... Whether you go or not is ALWAYS your decision... Cheers Gael Show Secretary, ADIDC Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 That makes sence, a bit more easy then looking at the web page every two hours! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Fabulous A temp, channel and a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainCourageous Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) If the weather forecast on the Channel 2 (ABC) 7 p.m. news the day preceding either show is 38 or more - the shows will commence judging at 7.30 a.m. It's good you have a declared method and plan to stick to it. What forecast temperature will demand a cancellation? That is the only way to make a reasonable decision re Heat Policy - pick the national broadcaster, pick the time (7pm news) and state the temperature at which things will change!!! It's a start if not the only way. The Bureau ( http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDV10450.txt ) give us a forecast a couple of times a day, and I guess the ABC news is likely to faithfully report that forecast and get it to a wider audience than internet users. Is this all within the current rules? Do the current rules need to be amended? I'm figuring 37C with a raging northerly or devastating thunderstorms could still be an annoyance at a dog show. Should temperature be the only consideration? CC Edited January 10, 2010 by CaptainCourageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentland Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Well CC - I suppose each individual has to make up their own mind. A raging thunderstorm or hot northerly winds - I would decide and not wait for someone else to decide for me... The only shows ever cancelled because of high temperatures were the Classic last year (47 - Black Saturday) and a show at Hamilton a couple of years ago, and I can't remember the circumstances of that one. Everyone should bear in mind that there is very little shelter at Bulla - We can keep fingers, toes and everything else crossed that the weather will be favourable, and no one will have to be concerned. Cheers Gael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) We can keep fingers, toes and everything else crossed that the weather will be favourable, and no one will have to be concerned. keeping everything crossed here Gael such great shows - lets hope they're not adversely effected .... cheers, David Edited January 10, 2010 by Dellcara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainCourageous Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks Gael. I was at the Sapphire Coast circuit last year, so I missed the 47C. My increased interest in this stuff is because I may be stewarding somewhere, and I don't like having to back out of an arrangement where the show goes on but the location is no place for people or dogs to be. I had to do this a couple of years ago when a three day event went 41C each day, and I'm keen for the rules to protect me so I don't have to make the decision myself. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 That is great. Fingers crossed for good weather, but I suppose you enter shows at this time of year with the attitude that it might or might not be too hot for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_dambe Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Great - all we now need is the LOCATION - as the temperature in Melbourne CBD is often different to Tullamarine (nearest weather station to the location of the show at Bulla) - so when watching the Channel 2 weather on the night before - is it the Melbourne CBD temperature or the predicted Tullamarine temperature ??? Thanks for making it clearer. Edited January 10, 2010 by d_dambe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentland Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Great - all we now need is the LOCATION - as the temperature in Melbourne CBD is often different to Tullamarine (nearest weather station to the location of the show at Bulla) - so when watching the Channel 2 weather on the night before - is it the Melbourne CBD temperature or the predicted Tullamarine temperature ???Thanks for making it clearer. The temperature for MELBOURNE is the catalyst for any change!! Last time I watched the Channel 2 news, they didn't actually mention any suburbs!!! LOL Cheers Gael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I love how there is even a "heat policy"! I have a Jumps trial (horses) this Sunday and I'm hoping the weather will be kind! I've NEVER heard of a Horse Show cancelled due to hot weather and I 've even seen horses colapse with heat stroke! No Gazebos either or anything more than whatever shade you can find either! AND if you've got a kind (and sensible) Judge you are sometimes permited to take your jackets off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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