CCC made it clear that it was not simply a matter of checking whether fields were clear of liquefaction. Many other factors must be considered to ensure to reduce hazards or risk. These include checking of toilet blocks, surrounding trees, creeks for contamination, liquefaction, cracks etc. It was pointed out that drainage issues may cause problems as the rains hit in winter rendering some fields unplayable as winter progresses. CCC would not commit to giving any dates when winter sport could start. When playing fields have been assessed CCC will be able to meet with the winter codes and consider winter usage. It could well be that Football does not have the allocation that it has had previously. There are simply many unknowns at present given an emergency is in progress and CCC sport staff are being redeployed as welfare staff.
We are endeavouring to start the MPFL on time on 19 March. If we are successful in getting this started it will require PFL clubs to be flexible with changes to venue, times etc. One thing is becoming very clear; we will not be able to start competitions that have no guarantee of completion.
CCC made it clear that it was not simply a matter of checking whether fields were clear of liquefaction. Many other factors must be considered to ensure to reduce hazards or risk. These include checking of toilet blocks, surrounding trees, creeks for contamination, liquefaction, cracks etc. It was pointed out that drainage issues may cause problems as the rains hit in winter rendering some fields unplayable as winter progresses. CCC would not commit to giving any dates when winter sport could start. When playing fields have been assessed CCC will be able to meet with the winter codes and consider winter usage. It could well be that Football does not have the allocation that it has had previously. There are simply many unknowns at present given an emergency is in progress and CCC sport staff are being redeployed as welfare staff.
We are endeavouring to start the MPFL on time on 19 March. If we are successful in getting this started it will require PFL clubs to be flexible with changes to venue, times etc. One thing is becoming very clear; we will not be able to start competitions that have no guarantee of completion.