News: Safety
New Zealand looks for return of spectator sport from next week
Professional sport in New Zealand could welcome fans back to venues as early as next week with the nation’s Government set to decide whether to lift all social distancing...
Jun 4, 2020
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Fitness First Australia announces reopening of all clubs
Fitness First Australia has advised that "in accordance with the revised COVID-19 regulations" it is to open all of its clubs. In a Facebook post yesterday (3rd June) and in...
Jun 3, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure survey reinforces focus on health and safety when more facilities reopen
Belgravia Leisure has surveyed over 6000 members to determine their health and safety concerns on returning to aquatic, fitness and recreation environments following the lifting...
Jun 3, 2020
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Mt Hotham’s 2020 snow season focus is on keeping visitors safe
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board has advised they will be maintaining its focus on visitor safety by implementing capacity management in the resort from Friday 5th June...
Jun 3, 2020
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Queensland's Chief Health Officer approves Fitness Australia's COVIDSafe industry plan
Fitness Australia has received confirmation from the Queensland Chief Health Officer that its COVIDSafe industry plan for the Queensland fitness sector has been approved – the...
Jun 3, 2020
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Events Management Queensland announce cancellation of 2020 Pan Pacific Masters Games
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 health alert, the Pan Pacific Masters Games scheduled to run from 6th to 15th November 2020 have been cancelled. The Queensland Government’s...
Jun 2, 2020
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Archipelago International implements COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Employees
As things are slowly reopening and returning to a 'new' normal, Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately-owned and independent hotel management group, is...
Jun 2, 2020
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New Zealand Rugby announces details of new domestic competition
New Zealand Rugby has announced details of its new Super Rugby Aotearoa competition that will feature five teams: the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders. With...
Jun 2, 2020
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Zoos SA unable to reopen under current suggested restrictions
After careful consultation with South Australia’s Transition Committee, Zoos SA have advised that Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will require further easing of...
Jun 2, 2020
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Work commences to restore beach access staircase at Moyjil-Point
A beach access staircase on the Victorian coast at Moyjil-Point is being restored this week with the design responding to the harsh, changing coastal environment while also...
Jun 1, 2020
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F45 Studios in New Zealand anticipate member surge
As New Zealand's Coronavirus restrictions are eased, F45 Training has released a statement advising that it will implement a number of updated measures to adhere to social...
May 31, 2020
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Fitness
Victorian national parks closed after social distancing breaches
Victorian authorities have closed several major national parks due to concerns visitors are failing to observe social distancing laws. On Saturday, Victoria Police and Parks...
May 31, 2020
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Dubai lifts restrictions on fitness centres
The Dubai government has lifted restrictions on fitness centres allowing their reopening but with varying limited capacities. The easing of restrictions follows two months of...
May 29, 2020
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Fitness Australia releases Checklist to ensure gyms offer safe environments when reopening
With gyms in some states already reopening as a result of the easing of Coronavirus restrictions, and operators in other states hoping that restrictions on their facilities will...
May 29, 2020
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Storm smashes Margaret River visitor attraction
The massive storm that hit the Western Australian coast earlier this week has badly damaged the popular Canal Rocks walk bridge near Yallingup. Western Australian Department of...
May 28, 2020
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CINZ welcomes decision to allow multiple groups of 100 in New Zealand conference venues
Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s decision to allow large events with separate groups of 100 to go ahead. CINZ Chief...
May 28, 2020
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Planet Fitness Australia founder calls on governments to 'open our gyms'
Dallas Rosekelly, founder and Director of Planet Fitness Australia, has released an impassioned statement calling for governments across Australia, and particularly the NSW...
May 28, 2020
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Town of Port Hedland to decommission Gratwick Aquatic Centre dive pool
The Town of Port Hedland has announced that it is to decommission the Gratwick Aquatic Centre dive pool, replacing the pool with an undercover family area. The decommission and...
May 28, 2020
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WTTC launches world’s first global safety stamp
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp to recognise safe travel protocols around the world. The specially...
May 28, 2020
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Tennis 'a sport that can be played with social distancing in mind'
With tennis courts across the country set to all soon be open, Tennis Australia Chief Executive, Craig Tiley has today looked forward to grassroots participation in the game...
May 27, 2020
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Dubai’s Jumeirah Al Naseem first hotel to be awarded Bureau Veritas Safeguard label
Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai has become the first hotel in the world to receive the prestigious Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label acknowledging that the five-star resort has met...
May 27, 2020
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AALARA releases guide for the reopening of Australia's attractions industry
Aiming to aid attractions as they approach reopening after the Coronavirus shutdown, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released its...
May 27, 2020
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Life Floor enhances beach entry at Sunshine Leisure Centre
Leading slip-resistant surface Life Floor has recently been installed to enhance patron safety at the Sunshine Leisure Centre in inner western Melbourne. With thousands of...
May 27, 2020
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Visitance digital contact tracing solution proves popular at aquatic, fitness and recreation centres
Leading leisure industry software provider, Jonas Leisure have reported that their recently launched Visitance app, is proving popular with aquatic, fitness and recreation...
May 26, 2020
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