SunSmart Policy

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The health of members and supporters is of primary concern to the South Australian Little Athletics Association Inc.

Our Association acknowledges that skin cancer is a major public health problem in Australia, with two out of every three people requiring treatment for some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.

We recognise that skin cancer is preventable and we will actively seek to promote, encourage and support sun protection at meetings, training and competitions (local, regional, state and national).

Where possible South Australian Little Athletics Association Inc. will:

1. Where hiring conditions permit schedule activities to avoid some if not all of the peak ultraviolet period 10 am to 2 pm (11am to 3pm daylight saving time)
2. Ensure all Centre Uniforms have sleeves and where possible, collars
3. Actively encourage members to wear wide brimmed or legionnaire style hats when not participating in athletic events, as peaked caps do not provide adequate skin protection.
4. Actively encourage members to routinely wear broad spectrum water resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen and stress the importance of regular re-application.
5. Provide broad spectrum, water resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen for members and make it available for sale and/or use to spectators
6. Make maximum use of existing shade at facilities. When shade is not adequate, our Association will seek to work with relevant authorities and the community to provide more shade at sporting and recreation facilities; and will endeavour to provide temporary shade until adequate shade is provided. Individuals will also be encouraged to bring their own shade structures to events.
7. Provide portable shade structures at competitions held away from our home ground
8. Promote sun safety through newsletters, brochures and over the public address system at competitions
9. Encourage senior athletes, coaches, officials, members in prominent positions, and parents to be SunSmart role models
10. Advise athletes, parents and volunteers about the SunSmart Policy at registration and encourage them to comply with it.
11. Consider the reasons for and appropriateness of any rules that prevent the implementation of sun protection strategies.

This SunSmart Policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that the document remains current and practical to the Centres and Clubs requirements.