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We am organising a forum titled

"Introduction of Permits for Personal Trainers and Commercial Fitness Operators in Parks /Gardens/Reserves"

This will represent those commercial operators currently engaged in outdoor fitness activities in the City of Yarra, surrounding municipalities, representatives from the peak fitness bodies: Fitness Australia and Kinect Australia and fitness employment agencies.
In attendance will also be those involved in the licensing of tour operators on Crown land

What is proposed

• Personal training of 4 sessions per week at 14/22 parks and a maximum of 4 permits per park, $200/ 6 month permit
• Group exercise classes between 3 - 6 people with only 4 sessions per week at only 12/22 parks, with between 2 -3
   permits issued per park, $600/ 6 month permit
• Group exercise classes between 7 - 15 people with only 2 sessions per week allowed at only 3/22 parks, $1000/ 6
   month  permit
• The minimal amount of distance that must be kept throughout personal training activities  from other structures in a 
   park is 4 metres, these structures may include but are not limited  to;  a) Paths – Walking or bicycle tracks.

The City of Yarra fact sheet for personal training policy and Permit system
The City of Yarra draft for personal training policy and Permit system
 

What does this mean for the public?

Unless we initiate a workable solution that allows small business to be a sustainable and a dynamic part of the local community, these proposed by laws will effectively stop legitimate businesses from operating while encouraging rogue operators.

We am organising a forum titled "Introduction of Permits for Personal Trainers and Commercial Fitness Operators in Parks /Gardens/Reserves"

This will represent those commercial operators currently engaged in outdoor fitness activities in the City of Yarra, surrounding municipalities, representatives from the peak fitness bodies: Fitness Australia and Kinect Australia and fitness employment agencies.
In attendance will also be those involved in the licensing of tour operators on Crown land.

The objectives of this forum are to:

1.Identity key issues

2.Provide a workable solution that balances the needs of the community, park users, Yarra Council and commercial operators.
Addressing key areas of concern:
a.Code of Conduct
b.Pricing structure
c.Park capacity
d.Park infrastructure
e.Risk management assessment
f. Access issues
g.Licensing process
i. Rogue/unlicensed operators
j. Public Liability issues

3.Timeline to fully investigate and implement a Business Impact assessment
and consultation with other municipalities, commercial fitness operators, local
residents and park users.

Details of forum

•Location : Travellers Aid , Level 3, 225 Bourke Street Melbourne
•Date and time : Tues 18 Nov at 2.00 -  3.30pm
•Refreshments: tea/coffee (gold coin donation), water/venue provided free of charge
•RSVP: By Friday 14th November 2008, andrew@fitstyler.com.au or call 9329 3888

If you are unable to attend, please confirm your interest  by email and forward any information that can support our initiative. We are happy to keep you up to date with the minutes of the meeting as well as any developments.

Documentation

Guidelines for Open Space management of Parks, Reserves & Gardens

City of Port Phillip: Guidelines, Information Sheet, Media release
Bayside City Council: Application & Guidelines
Woollahra Municipal Council: Guidelines
Maribyrnong City Council: Guidelines
City of Whitehorse: Application, Guidelines, Risk Assessment, Security Bond

City of Yarra Documents

Minutes of Yarra Council meeting on 16th September 2008
The City of Yarra fact sheet for personal training policy and Permit system
The City of Yarra draft for personal training policy and Permit system

Submitted Documents

Fitstyler
Healthy Balance Fitness

On Monday, 17th November we will be emailing the Agenda and a summary of issues that we need to reach consensus on.
All attendees and those who have confirmed interest in this initiative will receive a copy of the minutes and progress updates.

Cheers
Andrew








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