From 6pm, Friday 26 March 2021, Victoria will further relax its COVIDSafe settings, allowing for more visitors in the home, reduced mask wearing and an increase in the number of people allowed at sporting events and other settings.

A summary of restrictions as they impact community sport and physical recreation are detailed below:

Indoor physical recreation and community sport:

• A density quotient of 1 per 2 square metres applies to each space.
• No caps on gym and exercise classes (other than limits imposed by density quotients).
• COVID Marshals required when gyms are staffed.
• At times when gyms are unstaffed, a density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres applies.
• Signage must state the number of people permitted inside.
• Disinfectant and other cleaning products must be supplied for use by patrons.
• Electronic record keeping through the Services Vic application or a government API-linked digital system is required (venues will have a 28-day compliance amnesty).
• Venues with capacity of greater than 500 patrons must publish a COVIDSafe Plan online.

Outdoor physical recreation and community sport:

• No cap on outdoor fitness classes other than density quotient of 1 per 2 square metres.
• Electronic record keeping through the Services Vic app or a government API-linked digital system is required (venues will have a 28-day compliance amnesty).
• Venues with capacity of greater than 500 patrons must publish a COVIDSafe Plan online.

Pools, spas, saunas, steam rooms and springs:

• Indoor venues open with a density quotient of 1 per 2 square metres when using electronic recording keeping (if not using electronic record keeping, density quotient of 1 per 4 square metres applies).
• Outdoor pools open with a density quotient of 1 per 2 square metres.
• Electronic record keeping through the Services Vic app or aa government API-linked digital system is required (venues will have a 28-day compliance amnesty).

For more information about restrictions as they impact physical recreation and community sport visit the Coronavirus Victoria website

FACE MASK UPDATE

• Must be carried at all times.
• Mandatory when travelling on public transport or when travelling in a commercial passenger vehicle (unless a lawful exemption applies), by visitors to a hospital and by visitors to a care facility (while indoors).
• Not required in retail settings.
• Any person diagnosed or suspected of having coronavirus (COVID-19) or who is in close contact of someone diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) must wear a face covering if leaving home/accommodation for a permitted reason, such as medical care.

COVIDSAFE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY SPORT & RECREATION

Further information on COVIDSafe Plans for Physical Recreation and Community Sport is also available at the Coronavirus Victoria website.

PUBLIC EVENT GUIDELINES

The Victorian Government has released guidelines to help organisers of public events in Victoria meet their safety obligations and responsibilities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

NEW QR CODE CHECK IN SYSTEM

The Victorian Government’s free QR Code Service helps venues and businesses keep records of visitors. To use the service, you only need to register the venue or business, download and print a poster containing a Victorian Government QR Code, and display it prominently.

Stay up to date by visiting coronavirus.vic.gov.au

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at info@sport.vic.gov.au