Rowing clubs advised to suspend operations: COVID-19
Published Tue 24 Mar 2020
24/3/20
Rowing clubs advised to suspend operations: COVID-19
Rowing Victoria acknowledges The National Cabinet statement to implement Stage 1 of a shutdown of non-essential activity across the country from midday Monday, the 23rd of March, which is aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus.
Rowing Victoria and Rowing Australia strongly advises that all rowing clubs adhere to the Government’s directive and suspend operations and that members of our rowing community seek alternative ways of training that comply with Government restrictions.
This recommendation does not come easily as we understand the value of rowing to our members, staff and volunteers cannot be measured. However, in the face of such an unprecedented health crisis it is important to maintain the health and wellbeing of our community above all.
Rowing Victoria will continue to deliver updates as the situation develops, to ensure the sport of rowing in Victoria may return in full swing for the 2020/21 season. Please visit the RV Site for future updates.
Questions:
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to this matter, please contact Rowing Victoria on adam@rowingvictoria.asn.au
Stage 1 shutdown includes:
Pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino, and licensed venues in hotels and pubs. It also includes gyms, indoor sporting venues, places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues. Restaurants and cafes will only be allowed to provide home delivery or takeaway services.
The full statement from the Victorian Premier can be found here.
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