Updated: Stage 3 restrictions Rowing clubs advised to suspend operations: COVID-19
Published Mon 30 Mar 2020
30/3/20
Updated: Stage 3 restrictions
Rowing clubs advised to suspend operations: COVID-19
Rowing Victoria acknowledges The National Cabinet statement to implement Stage 3 restrictions as of midnight tonight 30/3/20. These are a further tightening of the restrictions placed on recreational facilities, both indoor and outdoor, on the 25th of March to try and prevent the spread of the virus.
Rowing Victoria and Rowing Australia continues to strongly advise 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.
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.
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
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