Western Australia ease of restrictions
Please find below a list of all Western Australian-related information for the ease of restrictions. We will be updating this page as more information becomes available.
Western Australia Roadmap to Easing Restrictions and more info here
Update 29 June 2020
The WA Government has implemented a staged lifting of COVID-19 restrictions based on the advice of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the WA Department of Health.
While there are few active cases of COVID-19 within WA, it is important to maintain sensible safety precautions including good hygiene, additional sanitisation and physical distancing.
Phase 4 commenced Saturday, 27 June, please find below resources for your use:
Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Phase 4 Factsheet. READ NOW
Sport and Recreation COVID Safety Plan. READ NOW
Update 22 June 2020:
Phase 4 will commence this Saturday 27 June. Gyms can operate unstaffed, but regular cleaning must be maintained, more details here
Update 18 June 2020:
Fitness Australia today received clarification from the WA Executive Director of the Office of Sport and Recreation about the below:
- Saunas and Steam Rooms - allowed to open, subject to the 100/300 patrons venue rule, 2sqm maintained and staffed
- Boxing for fitness - boxing (classes, instructor pad-holding and competition) are allowed
All phase 3 FAQ here
29 May 2020: (Phase 3 as of Saturday 6th june) FAQ and Roadmap
- Non-work indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed, a five-fold increase from the current 20-person limit.
- Up to 300 people will be allowed in some settings, including for indoor or outdoor venues with multiple, divided spaces, with up to 100 people in each space.
- Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym equipment can reopen.
- Gyms, health clubs, indoor sports centres will be able to offer the normal range of activities, including use of all gym equipment. However, Gyms will need to be staffed at all times and undertake regular cleaning.
As part of Phase 3, Western Australia will be the first State in the nation to remove the rule and instead implement a two square metre per person capacity rule for venues.
14 May 2020: COVID Safety Plan and Guidelines for sport and recreation venues here or download the PDF below
Phase 1 – in place from 27 April 2020
- indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 10 people
- outdoor personal training without shared equipment
- recreation activities in compliance with travel restrictions and the 10-person rule, such as private picnics in the park, fishing, boating, hiking and camping
- home opens and display villages open, in compliance with 10-person rule, appropriate record keeping and hygiene practices.
Social distancing, good hygiene and the 4 square metre rule apply to all activities.
- indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 20 people
Fitness and recreation
- non-contact community sports up to 20 people
- outdoor or indoor fitness classes with minimal shared equipment, up to 20 people
- public pools (1 indoor and 1 outdoor) permitted to open under strict rules and up to 20 patrons per pool.
I own a gym – do I need to prepare and present a COVID Safety Plan for my gym?
Yes, a COVID Safety Plan must be prepared before reopening your gym.
I own a gym – can I now open to all clients?
Gyms can open, but only for fitness classes or small group training up to a maximum of 20 participants and there is 4 square metres of floor space per person, up to a maximum of 20 participants in total at the venue.
Only classes that involve minimal shared equipment should occur.
This means you cannot use any gym machines, like Pilates reformers, weight machines, exercise bicycles, rowing machines, and treadmills.
Equipment must be cleaned between each class or session.
The general gym floor should not be accessible unless part of a supervised personal training session or fitness class that uses minimal shared equipment, as outlined above.
Can outdoor fitness classes and bootcamps occur?
You can attend an indoor or outdoor fitness class as long as there is 4 square metres of floor space for each participant, up to a maximum 20 participants in total.
Minimal sharing of equipment is allowed and must be cleaned frequently. Participants should practice good hygiene and social distancing by keeping 1.5 metres from other people.
What counts as no shared equipment?
As an example, you can share footballs, tennis balls, shuttlecocks, sailing ropes or netballs but they must be cleaned in between training sessions.
Equipment that cannot be shared during fitness classes or training sessions includes skipping ropes, kettle bells, hand weights etc. They must be cleaned in between classes or training sessions. You cannot use personal equipment like boxing gloves or mats unless you bring your own.
You cannot share gym equipment like mats, benches, weight machines, exercise bikes, rowing machines or Pilates reformers.
Can my yoga or Pilates studio now reopen?
Yes. A yoga or Pilates studio can open for classes, but only where there is 4 square metres of floor space per person, up to a maximum of 20 participants in total at the venue.
People should bring their own equipment whenever possible.
If any of the studio's equipment is used, it must be equipment that is easy to disinfect and must be disinfected after each use.
Pilates reformer machines are not to be used.
Who is included in the 20-person maximum per gathering count?
Instructors, trainers, coaches and general venue staff are not included in the 20 person count.
Players, customers, patrons, participants, parents and spectators are included in the count.
Can outdoor fitness classes and bootcamps occur?
You can attend an indoor or outdoor fitness class as long as there is 4 square metres of floor space for each participant, up to a maximum of 20 participants.
Equipment is not allowed to be shared in a session. It must be cleaned between every session. Participants should practice good hygiene and social distancing by keeping 1.5 metres from other people.
Can my yoga or Pilates studio now reopen?
Yes. A yoga or Pilates studio can open for classes, but only where there is 4 square metres of floor space per person, up to a maximum of 20 people in total at the venue. People should bring their own equipment such as mats.
Pilates reformer machines are not to be used.
What are the spacing requirements for outdoor venues, including multicourt venues and ovals?
Outdoor venues may have up to 20 people per training zone at any one time. Each training zone should allow for 4 square metres per person. Maintain social distancing where practicable during the training session.
The spaces between gatherings and groups should ensure that there is suitable distancing to prevent one gathering encroaching on another. For example, an AFL football field may be large enough for three separate zones, a rectangular field (e.g. rugby, soccer or hockey) may be large enough for two zones, whereas a netball or tennis court would only be large enough for one zone. Where there are multiple courts (e.g. multiple netball courts), we suggest you use every second court.
What are the spacing requirements around multi-functional venues?
Indoor multi-functional facilities, such as large-scale recreation centres comprised of multiple functional spaces, are permitted to accommodate 20 persons in each different multi-functional facility, provided there is at least 4 square metres of floor space per patron.
For example: an indoor pool collocated with a 6 court indoor sports hall and café may operate with 20 persons in the pool, 20 persons in the 6 court sports hall and 20 people in the café provided all relevant social distancing measures are followed.
Businesses across Western Australia will need to prepare a COVID Safety Plan before they re-open, to protect staff and customers. Guidelines are being developed in consultation with key stakeholders - including Fitness Australia.
COVID Safety Plan and Guidelines for sport and recreation venues here or download the PDF below
Hotline 13COVID - 13 26843
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