20/4/20 Rowing Victoria Update: COVID-19
Published Mon 20 Apr 2020
20/4/20
Rowing Victoria Update: COVID-19
Rowing Victoria have been informed that the Ministers Office and the Premiers office have supported the recent comments by the Victorian Chief Health Officer in relation to the use of paddle craft as a legitimate form of ‘exercise’.
This is a great first step towards getting back on the water however we acknowledge that at present, the Victoria Chief Health Officer has also continued to advise that both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities must continue not to operate. The directive remains to stay home, not to travel for exercise and that exercise is to be for a limited time, not hours. Full list of restrictions can be found here.
Rowing Victoria is in regular contact with Waterways Managers across Victoria who have informed us that most waterways have remained closed to recreational users until further advised. Members should also be aware of their need to comply with their Rowing Clubs Safety Management Plan and it is strongly advised that you also review the following statement in regards to Personal accident insurance
Stage 3 restrictions include:
· Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gyms will also close.
· These Stage 3 restrictions will come into effect from 11:59pm Monday 30 March 2020. They will be in place for 4 weeks and reviewed as required.
· If people breach these directions, they face on-the-spot fines of $1,652 for individuals and $9,913 for businesses. Larger fines can also be issued through the courts.
The full statement from the Victorian Government can be found here.
Questions:
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to this matter, please contact Rowing Victoria on adam@rowingvictoria.asn.au
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