Sportsground & Facility Inspection Checklist

For all urgent maintenance matters, please contact Councils customer service line on 1300 292 442.

Club Details

Name of sports club

Name of official conducting inspection

Club official position

Contact phone number

Contact email address

Hiring Details

Name of facility

Field/s being used

Event/booking name

Date inspection completed

Time of inspection

Inspection Assessment

If you are satisfied the conditions are safe to start play, please mark 'Yes'. If you find a safety concern, please mark 'No' and provide further information and actions taken.

Weather

Are weather conditions at the grounds suitable for the event to be held?

Yes
No
N/A - Indoors

If no, please advise action taken on identified issues or provide any additional comments

Field of Play

Are the fields & warm up areas free of debris, broken glass, surface damage?

Are irrigation heads and taps level with playing surface?

Are the playing surfaces free from major holes or clumps that could cause tripping?

Are the playing surfaces satisfactorily stable underfoot?

Are all goal posts securely anchored and posts are padded?

Is the field lighting suitable for play?

If present, is the cricket pitch covered?

Yes
No
No - Playing cricket and need pitch uncovered

Are there any rips or tears in the synthetic turf surface that could cause tripping?

If no, please advise action taken on identified issues or provide any additional comments

Public Areas

The area 2 metres outside of each boundary line is free of hazards e.g. chairs, bins, etc?

Perimeter fencing and signage is safe and secure?

There is an adequate safety buffer around the field between posts and hard fencing?

Public and spectator areas (including stairs and paths) are free of hazards?

Grandstands and seating areas are free of hazards?

All seating is structurally sound with no damage?

If no, please advise action taken on identified issues or provide any additional comments

Amenities, Canteen, & Surrounding Areas

Is the canteen area free of hazards?

Is the BBQ area free of hazards and a gas bottle is fitted securely? (where applicable)

Are all changerooms, referee rooms and toilets free of hazards?

Are external food vendors, including coffee vans, ice-cream vans etc. in areas safe for the public to access?

If no, please advise action taken on identified issues or provide any additional comments

Emergency Access & First Aid

Is ambulance access open and free of obstacles?

Are first aid kits properly stocked and readily available?

Are emergency telephone numbers readily available?

If no, please advise action taken on identified issues or provide any additional comments

Image Upload

If you have addressed an area needing attention in the above questions please provide photo evidence of issue

Please note: Attach up to 3 images, with maximum total size of 5MB each image.

Sign Off

This checklist has been completed and all reasonable action has been taken to remove or minimise any hazards identified.

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