SportSG to regulate opening hours of sports centres
SINGAPORE — With the worsening haze condition forcing an unprecedented closure of primary and secondary schools for a day today (Sept 25), Sport Singapore are also getting in on the act by regulating their sports facilities’ operating hours to ensure the wellbeing of their users.
SINGAPORE — With the worsening haze condition forcing an unprecedented closure of primary and secondary schools for a day today (Sept 25), Sport Singapore are also getting in on the act by regulating their sports facilities’ operating hours to ensure the wellbeing of their users.
The national sports body announced today (Sept 25) that all outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at its ActiveSG Centres would be closed to the public if the 24-hr Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) is above 200, while air-conditioned sports halls and gyms will stay open during this period. Sport Singapore will assess and re-open the facilities when haze conditions improve.
“We seek the public’s kind understanding and (advise them to) take necessary health precautions,” said Sport Singapore in a media advisory issued today.
“The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status (e.g. whether one has pre-existing chronic heart or lung disease), the PSI level, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activity.
“Reducing outdoor activities and physical exertion can help limit the ill effects from haze exposure. Persons who are not feeling well, especially the elderly and children, and those with chronic heart or lung conditions, should seek medical attention.”
National sports associations have also implemented measures to cope with the haze situation. Singapore Athletics have issued a haze advisory to participants of this weekend’s Singapore Masters Track and Field Championships, stating that the event will carry on if the PSI is below 100, while participants can choose to go ahead at their own discretion if the level is between 101-200. The meet will be cancelled if the PSI hits above 200.
The Football Association of Singapore will also monitor the situation over the weekend, with matches at the Jalan Besar Stadium to be postponed or delayed if the haze gets worse. The LionsXII are scheduled to play their Malaysia Cup group match against Terengganu tomorrow, while S-League teams Courts Young Lions and Tampines Rovers will play at Jalan Besar on Sunday.
Members of the public can refer to the official ActiveSG website (www.myactivesg.com/news/2015/9/health-advisory-on-haze) for the latest updates on the haze and further details of the closure of MyActiveSG sports centres, or the MyActiveSG Facebook page at www.facebook.com/myActiveSG