Are You Ready for a Big Day Out?

Cricket match, concert, festival or family day out? Take the 60-second readiness check.
60-second self-check

Are you ready for a big day out?

Heading to the cricket, a concert, a festival or just planning a long day out? Check your hydration, sleep, food, activity and essentials in under a minute.

How to use this calculator?

Heading to the cricket? Going to a concert? Spending the day at a festival, sporting event or outdoors with the family?

A big day out can mean hours of walking, standing, sitting in the sun, changing weather and being away from home. A little preparation can make the day much easier.
Check your sleep, hydration, food, activity and weather preparation — then see how ready you are.

Note: This is for general information and engagement only. This is not a medical assessment or diagnostic tool.

What is the big day out readiness calculator?

The Big Day Out Readiness Calculator is a quick interactive checklist from Hola Health designed to help you think about everyday preparation before a cricket match, concert, festival, sporting event, family day out or other long day away from home.
It looks at factors including sleep, hydration, food, activity and weather preparation and gives you a simple readiness result.
It is designed for general information and engagement and does not diagnose illness or assess whether you are medically fit to attend an event.

FAQs

How do I prepare for a cricket match in Australia?

Before heading to a cricket match in Australia, think about how long you’ll be away from home and the conditions you may experience at the stadium.
A simple cricket match checklist includes:

  • Drink water regularly throughout the day.
  • Eat before you leave and plan for food during a longer match.
  • Check the weather forecast before heading to the stadium.
  • Consider sunscreen, a hat and appropriate clothing for outdoor matches.
  • Take breaks from prolonged standing or walking.
  • Pack any essential personal items or regular medicines you need.
  • Check the stadium’s rules about what you can bring inside.

Spending several hours outdoors, particularly in warm weather, makes hydration an important part of preparing for a cricket match.

Drink water regularly rather than waiting until you feel very thirsty. If you’re spending a long time outside, check where you can refill your water bottle or purchase drinks at the venue. Your fluid needs can also vary depending on the weather, activity level and individual circumstances.

If you feel unwell or develop concerning symptoms, seek appropriate medical advice rather than relying on a hydration calculator or online quiz.

Before a long day outdoors, check five simple things: sleep, food, fluids, activity and weather.

Get a reasonable night’s sleep, eat normally, drink water, think about how active you’ll be and check the forecast. Depending on the conditions, you may also want sun protection, appropriate clothing and regular breaks.

The Big Day Out calculator brings these everyday preparation factors together in one quick check.

A concert or music festival can involve several hours of walking, standing, dancing or being outdoors.

Before you go, check the weather, eat beforehand, drink water regularly and plan what you’ll need for the day. Comfortable clothing and footwear can also make a long event easier.

If you’re attending an outdoor festival, remember that weather conditions can change, so check the forecast before leaving.

Whether you’re going to cricket, football, rugby, tennis or another sporting event, preparation can make a long day more comfortable.

Check the weather, plan food and drinks, consider how much walking or standing you’ll do, and pack essential items. If you’re attending an outdoor event, remember sun protection and appropriate clothing.

A family day out can involve more walking and activity than expected. Before leaving, think about food, water, weather, rest breaks and essential items for everyone in your group.

For children, consider what food, drinks, clothing and other essentials they may need throughout the day.

Yes. The calculator can be used before a cricket match or any other big day out.

It asks a few simple questions about your sleep, hydration, food, activity, weather preparation and essentials. Your answers generate a general readiness result and checklist.

It isn’t designed to determine whether you’re medically fit to attend an event. You can use it before a concert, music festival, sporting event, family day out, outdoor event, beach day or long day of sightseeing.

The calculator isn’t designed to assess illness or determine whether you should attend an event.

If you’re feeling unwell, have concerning symptoms or are unsure what to do, consider seeking appropriate medical advice. For emergencies or potentially life-threatening symptoms, seek emergency (call 000) medical assistance.

Not feeling your best?

If you're unwell before your big day out and want to discuss your symptoms with a doctor, Hola Health provides online doctor consults, 24/7.

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