Manuka Oval Hydration Policy for PM's 11

Ghettosmurf87 said :

Gismondo said :

Is somebody going to start up a separate thread about the farcical nature of the selection policy. Based on last night’s effort, if we are going to protect the interests of the T20 comp then there will be much fewer patrons requiring hydration next year.

Yeah, a team with a state number 9 batting at five and an Under 19 with no first class experience batting at three.

That was embarrassing.

Ummmm? I think you mean Cutting batting at 6 who usually bats at 8 &/or 9 for QLD and Ben McDermott batting at 4?

I agree that the composition of the team was ridiculous though. 6 out and out bowlers, of which Cutting was as close as you get to an all-rounder, but he’s hardly a number 6. And 5 batsmen which included the wicketkeeper…who does that?!? I don’t know how much involvement the PM actually has in the selections, but that was atrocious.

If Abbott is that bad at selecting teams, it doesn’t bode well for his cabinet.

Sorry about not culling excess quotes but I’m using the phone and it’s just too difficult.

Gismondo said :

Is somebody going to start up a separate thread about the farcical nature of the selection policy. Based on last night’s effort, if we are going to protect the interests of the T20 comp then there will be much fewer patrons requiring hydration next year.

Does Tony Abbott select them? Perhaps he needs more women in the team/squad/platoon, whatever you call it.

IP

Gismondo said :

Is somebody going to start up a separate thread about the farcical nature of the selection policy. Based on last night’s effort, if we are going to protect the interests of the T20 comp then there will be much fewer patrons requiring hydration next year.

Yeah, a team with a state number 9 batting at five and an Under 19 with no first class experience batting at three.

That was embarrassing.

Ummmm? I think you mean Cutting batting at 6 who usually bats at 8 &/or 9 for QLD and Ben McDermott batting at 4?

I agree that the composition of the team was ridiculous though. 6 out and out bowlers, of which Cutting was as close as you get to an all-rounder, but he’s hardly a number 6. And 5 batsmen which included the wicketkeeper…who does that?!? I don’t know how much involvement the PM actually has in the selections, but that was atrocious.

thatsnotme said :

To be honest, the OP needn’t have been worried, because the bag searches were nothing short of a joke. A disinterested looking security guard taking a cursory glance into a bag and passing you through if nothing jumps out as being wrong achieves nothing but slowing down the line to get into the game.

I could easily have had a bottle of scotch and a 6-pack in my bag today, and I would have been passed through no questions asked.

I have heard from security types that bag searches are less about looking in actual bags, but useful in identifying people who are nervous about having their bags searched.

Gismondo said :

Is somebody going to start up a separate thread about the farcical nature of the selection policy. Based on last night’s effort, if we are going to protect the interests of the T20 comp then there will be much fewer patrons requiring hydration next year.

Better yet, let Canberra have its own T20 team!

Is somebody going to start up a separate thread about the farcical nature of the selection policy. Based on last night’s effort, if we are going to protect the interests of the T20 comp then there will be much fewer patrons requiring hydration next year.

Alderney said :

thatsnotme said :

To be honest, the OP needn’t have been worried, because the bag searches were nothing short of a joke. A disinterested looking security guard taking a cursory glance into a bag and passing you through if nothing jumps out as being wrong achieves nothing but slowing down the line to get into the game.

I could easily have had a bottle of scotch and a 6-pack in my bag today, and I would have been passed through no questions asked.

It’s the same at raiders games. Security isn’t even interested in my long winded public service explanations as to what’s in my bag. They just wave you through; a complete joke.

Given that these searches started due to security risks (I.E terrorism) and have now morphed into protecting the commercial interests of the venue they should rethink their need. After all, they achieve little, slow entry, and reduce profit margins.

Given they couldn’t manage pass outs at half-time I’m not surprised they can’t look into a bag properly. Perhaps they figured if they took a proper look and discovered the bag was made from paper and was wet there’d be no escape!

Queen_of_the_Bun said :

Apparently Manuka Pool had to be closed because some cricket fans used the traditional walk from the oval to the shops/bars/restaurants between innings to take a dump. In the poo-l. Charming.

I heard it was just a chokito.

thatsnotme said :

To be honest, the OP needn’t have been worried, because the bag searches were nothing short of a joke. A disinterested looking security guard taking a cursory glance into a bag and passing you through if nothing jumps out as being wrong achieves nothing but slowing down the line to get into the game.

I could easily have had a bottle of scotch and a 6-pack in my bag today, and I would have been passed through no questions asked.

It’s the same at raiders games. Security isn’t even interested in my long winded public service explanations as to what’s in my bag. They just wave you through; a complete joke.

Given that these searches started due to security risks (I.E terrorism) and have now morphed into protecting the commercial interests of the venue they should rethink their need. After all, they achieve little, slow entry, and reduce profit margins.

To be honest, the OP needn’t have been worried, because the bag searches were nothing short of a joke. A disinterested looking security guard taking a cursory glance into a bag and passing you through if nothing jumps out as being wrong achieves nothing but slowing down the line to get into the game.

I could easily have had a bottle of scotch and a 6-pack in my bag today, and I would have been passed through no questions asked.

Apparently Manuka Pool had to be closed because some cricket fans used the traditional walk from the oval to the shops/bars/restaurants between innings to take a dump. In the poo-l. Charming.

It is the sugar and/or caffeine in soft drinks which make them dehydrate you. A nice mineral water with a twist of lime won’t do any dehydrating. Unless increased burping from the carbonation results in losses additional to respiration?

Of course, adding vodka to that will tend to dehydrate you…

Does the fact that the restriction can be removed so easily due to the heat, not demonstrate that the restriction was farcical in the first place?

from the ESA website.

12:53pm Tuesday 14 Jan 2014

Normal plastic water bottle restrictions eased at Manuka Oval today

The ACT Ambulance Service reminds spectators going to the Prime Minister’s XI cricket match today that usual bottle restrictions have been relaxed by the venue because of the extreme heat.

Usually only sealed bottles up to 600mls are permitted but for today’s event patrons can take in any sized plastic bottle as long as it’s full and sealed or any sized plastic water bottle that is empty which can be refilled at hydration/water stations at the ground.

ACT Health also reminds the community that soft drinks and alcohol are dehydrating and should be used in moderation during extreme heat conditions.

11:49am Tuesday 14 Jan 2014

Bowl yourself over with water at the cricket

Prime Minister’s XI cricket match spectators are urged to take plenty of water with them today to Manuka Oval to keep well hydrated in the hot weather conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top temperature of 37 degrees for the ACT.

The ACT Health Directorate advise consumption of alcohol and soft drinks dehydrate the body so it is important spectators drink plenty of water through the day, wear a loose fitting long-sleeved shirt, a hat, apply plenty of sunscreen and take regular breaks out of direct sunlight.

Zeital said :

I wouldn’t think soft drink is the best thing to keep you hydrated?

Hell no. Soft drinks are not the best thing which is why I dilute mine with whiskey and/or whisky.

Zeital said :

I wouldn’t think soft drink is the best thing to keep you hydrated?

Quite right. The ESA statement states:

“The ACT Health Directorate advise consumption of alcohol and soft drinks dehydrate the body so it is important spectators drink plenty of water through the day, wear a loose fitting long-sleeved shirt, a hat, apply plenty of sunscreen and take regular breaks out of direct sunlight.”

Normal plastic water bottle restrictions eased at Manuka Oval today

Usually only sealed bottles up to 600mls are permitted but for today’s event patrons can take in any sized plastic bottle as long as it’s full and sealed or any sized plastic water bottle that is empty which can be refilled at hydration/water stations at the ground.

http://esa.act.gov.au/2014/01/14/normal-plastic-water-bottle-restrictions-eased-at-manuka-oval-today/

I wouldn’t think soft drink is the best thing to keep you hydrated?

Seems restrictions on sealed bottle size has been eased:

http://esa.act.gov.au/2014/01/14/normal-plastic-water-bottle-restrictions-eased-at-manuka-oval-today/

The unsealed ones are still no go.

Drink up Purgy!

https://twitter.com/ACT_ESA/status/422909263501996034
http://esa.act.gov.au/2014/01/14/bowl-yourself-over-with-water-at-the-cricket/

The terms and conditions of the 600ml allowance of sealed water bottles has been reviewed due to the extreme weather conditions today. Patrons will be allowed to bring larger sealed bottles of water to the match and refill stations will be available.

Other commercial beverages will not be permitted.

Hopefully the fun police are armed with 9mm semi-automatic water pistols.

Was a post yesterday stating that the limit for sealed bottles was 600mL. Can’t search for the source right now, but wouldn’t surprise me.