The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has announced that, due to extreme hot weather conditions, they have cancelled junior cricket scheduled for this coming weekend.

The cancellation includes both the Under-14 and Under-16 red and white grade competitions.

The SACA made the decision based on information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology, which forecasts temperatures of up to 38 degrees over the weekend, and through consultation with the SACA medical staff.

At all times, the priority for the SACA is the safety of players, and the predicted combination of extreme heat and humidity places the risk of thermal injury in the very high to extreme range.

For matches which commenced last weekend, and where results have not yet been reached, both sides will be awarded 7.5 premiership points, plus performance points for last Saturday.

The SACA have placed information for the public on a hotline: 1900 950 598.

© 2002 South Australian Cricket Association

This report does not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Cricket Board.