COVIDSafe Plan
We have been working hard during lockdown 2.0, to continue to develop our infection control procedures (⚠️) onsite. To find out more about our efforts to keep the community safe, read our most up to date local plan and approach to promoting the 6 CovidSafe Principles (✅) at our venue.
1. Our plan to manage physical distancing ✅
❗ Note: Management has carried out local risk assessments to inform the structuring of tee intervals, with a view to maximising course access and also complying with congregation limits in and around the clubhouse area. With strict processes enforced between the car park, clubhouse, practice green, and tee, we are endeavouring to create as much access as possible. Whilst access to the course won't feel as relaxed and easy-going as usual, we hope you understand that the safety of our customers is our highest priority. |
2. Our plan to manage face masks ✅
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You are required to wear a face mask every time you leave your house. 😷 Please wear your mask in our clubhouse, and remove it during play if breathing starts to feel difficult. Maintain your social distancing at all times. ⚠️ Communicated with signage, 'How to wear a mask safely' instructions, and 1 of the 6 items policed as part of the course marshal warning register All golfers must wear a face covering or face mask when playing golf in Metro Melbourne, unless they are affected by a relevant medical condition such as breathing difficulties (e.g. Asthma), a serious skin condition on the face, a disability or a mental health condition. |
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Players will be asked to leave the facility immediately if they are not wearing a face covering, unless they are affected by a relevant medical condition
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It is recommended that clubs/facilities seek a medical certificate or other proof of exemption for players who state they have a valid reason not to wear a face covering.
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For the avoidance of doubt, DHHS have published the following:
When an individual is doing any exercise or physical activity where they are out of breath or puffing (e.g. jogging or running, but not walking), you must have a face covering on you and wear it when you finish exercising.
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Click here for our communication on 28/09/20 regarding Stage 3 Restrictions and what this means for you, our members and guests
3. Our plan to manage good hygiene ✅
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Our operational response since the Victorian State Government announcement on 22nd March 2020 (prior to the initial closure) has been to continually update and develop our response in line with DHHS recommendations. |
⛳ PRECAUTIONS ON THE COURSE Flags & Holes
Bunkers
Equipment
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🏪 PRECAUTIONS IN THE CLUBHOUSE:
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🏌️ PRECAUTIONS ON THE DRIVING RANGE:
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4. Our plan to manage bookings and act quickly ✅
Since re-opening in mid-May, we have committed to a firm 'No Booking - No Entry' culture. No customers are permitted to attend our venue across any of our service deliveries without an existing booking
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⚠️ Communicated on our website, with signage at point of entry and voiced by staff to 'regular' walk-up clientele
🏌️ OUR CUSTOMERS We are not allowing 'blanket group bookings' under one booking name, i.e.
We are keeping records of all customer details daily for contact tracing - and in the event a customer (or member of the public) is potentially exposed to COVID-19, our team will follow the incident workflow. ![]() |
👷 OUR TEAM MEMBERS We have a strict policy that any staff who feels unwell must stay at home, i.e.
We are keeping 'clock in/out' records of all staff daily for contact tracing - and in the event a customer (or member of the public) is potentially exposed to COVID-19, our team will follow the incident workflow. |
We are promoting the CovidSafe App in all communications to promote tracking and tracing at our venue
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Join us in stopping the spread of COVID-19! Download COVIDSafe, an app from the Australian Government. |
5. Our plan to limit interactions in enclosed spaces ✅
A selection of customer and staff activities have been restructured into outdoor areas where practical, i.e. areas that don't have a roof or ceiling. This includes;
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Our golf check-in process for customers now includes an express, outdoor check-in option for anyone who has booked online (including temperature checks on arrival); and
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All staff and departmental meetings are being conducted on Microsoft Teams, with lunch breaks occurring outside (weather permitting)
6. Our plan to manage workforce bubbles ✅
We have revised our rostering principles to include workforce bubbles, i.e. ongoing grouping of 4-5 team members in recurring shift cycles, to limit the number of people our staff have prolonged close contact with. This means:
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We are keep groups of staff rostered on the same opening/closing shift cycles;
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We are avoiding any overlap shifts (unless outdoor); and
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We are no longer allowing staff to work across multiple Belgravia Leisure facilities