You’re in safe hands – here’s what we are doing to protect you
Below are the protocols we have set in place to ensure that the Brighton Recreational Centre is COVID-Safe and the health and safety of our community and staff is protected.
Health and Safety
Health precautions and risk mitigation is a high priority. Our health and safety measures include (but are not limited to):
- Before reopening, the Brighton Recreational Centre has been fully cleaned and staff have been briefed on health and safety best practices and protocols.
- Masks must be worn by adults and children aged 12 and over at all times within the Centre. Masks may only be removed when undertaking exercise or physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing.
- Regular hand washing with warm water and soap will be promoted.
- Hand sanitiser will be available at all entry points and in every room throughout the Centre.
- Full cleaning of bathrooms will occur daily, with regular spot cleaning undertaken throughout the day.
- High touch areas will be thoroughly cleaned regularly, including door handles and equipment.
- Our Kitchen will not be accessible, students and patrons are asked to bring their own pre-filled water bottles and tea/coffee.
General Hygiene Practices
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
- Patrons will be asked to use hand sanitiser prior to entering the Centre.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home and seek medical treatment when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth with your elbow to cough or sneeze.
- No high fives, hand shakes, hugging, sharing of water bottles or other physical contact.
- Any student that has any underlying health conditions or is considered a vulnerable person, should consult with their healthcare professional prior to returning to their class.
- You must not attend the Centre if in the past 14 days you have been unwell or had any flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19.
QR Code Check In
When you arrive at the Centre you will need to check in with a QR code, using your phone to scan the code. If you have any trouble scanning in you can either download the Service Victoria app or visit go.vic.gov.au/check-in. Open the app and enter: EDC NZ2. We suggest you allow yourself a couple of extra minutes before your class to ensure you have signed in correctly.
Mask Wearing
Masks must be worn by adults and children aged 12 and over at all times within the Centre. Masks may only be removed when undertaking exercise or physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing.
Social Distancing
Students, teachers, coaches, staff and parents over the age of 18 must maintain social distancing of 1.5m at all times. Where possible, furniture placement and learning spaces will be modified to support physical distancing.
Class Sizes
The Centre will be adhering to the State Government’s current facility and density requirements within the various spaces within the Centre.
Arrival & Departure Procedures
Entry in and out of the Centre will be via the main entrance on Outer Crescent. We ask where possible, that you enter via the ramp and exit via the stairs. Please ensure that you arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to the start of your class and leave the Centre immediately after your class has finished.
School aged Students
Parents/carers will not be allowed to enter the premises, unless your class requires parent participation. A ‘drop and go’ approach will be required. Your child’s teacher/coach will meet your child at the main entrance and escort them to their class and return them to the main entrance at the end of their class.
Equipment
Any equipment used throughout the class will be wiped down before and after each use.
Change rooms
There will be no access to Centre change rooms or wet areas for students to change clothes etc. We recommend all students come to the Centre ‘ready to go’. Toilets within the Centre will remain open.
COVID-Safe Officer
Brighton Recreational Centre has a nominated COVID-Safe officer, Natasha Pecoraro who will work with the Brighton Recreational Centre Board of Management.
Payments and Enquiries
We encourage all patrons to make payment for their classes via our online Parent Portal. To log in to the Parent Portal, please use the email address you have registered with the Centre. If you are yet to set up your account, click ‘forgot password’ to create a password. Alternatively, if you prefer paying over the phone please call 9592 3033 or send an email to enquiries@brightonrec.com.au. If you have any enquiries or concerns please contact the Centre via phone or email.
FAQ’s for Gymnastics Students
Please click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions specific for our Gymnastics Students.
If you have any concerns and questions regarding our COVID-19 protocols please contact us on 9592 3033 or send an email to enquiries@brightonrec.com.au.