Little Athletics meets will automatically be cancelled if the weather forecast for Friday at Mt Barker is 38 degrees or more, as broadcast on the 6pm edition of Channels 7/9 news on Thursday evening.

A modified program will be run on evening when the forecast temperature is 35 to 37 degrees.

A modified program may be run on evening where weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain, lightning) are considered to be a risk to athletes health and safety. Ambient temperatures at Birdwood High School at 4pm will be considered in determining the program modifications.