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Diving Victoria – Return to the Pool – Covid19 Return to Diving Safety Plan 1

RETURN TO THE POOL Covid-19 Return to Diving Safety Plan

1st June 2020

Diving Victoria

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park

Megan Simpson

CEO

[email protected]

0433 727 334

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1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 3

2. KEY PRINCIPLES .................................................................................... 4

3. RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS PLAN .................................................... 5

4. RETURN TO DIVING ARRANGEMENTS ................................................... 6

a. AIS Framework Arrangements ........................................................ 6

b. Roadmap To A COVID Safe Australia ............................................... 6

5. RECOVERY ............................................................................................ 7

6. APPENDIX A: OUTLINE OF RETURN TO DIVING ARRANGEMENTS ........... 8

a. PART 1: Diving Operations .............................................................. 8

b. PART 2: Facility Operations ........................................................... 10

7. APPENDIX B: RESOURCES .................................................................... 13

a. Diving Australia Return To The Pool Guidelines ............................. 13

b. Signage ......................................................................................... 17

c. Covid-19 Pre Training Checklist ..................................................... 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Last Updated 1 June 2020

The Return to Diving Safety Plan is designed to support anyone involved in delivering or participating in diving to do so within current Federal and State COVID-19 Restrictions. Diving has an important role to play in helping people be active in this new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as Government restrictions are adhered to and public health and safety is considered a top priority. The purpose of this plan is to provide an overarching framework for the implementation and management of procedures by Diving Victoria to support members in the staged resumption of community diving activities. We hope this plan, read in conjunction with our Return to The Pool Checklist, Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines and other resources, will help you get back to participating in diving as safely as possible, if you choose to. This is an evolving situation, please refer to the Diving Victoria website regularly for the latest recommendations and guidance on dealing with COVID-19 for diving in Victoria. The arrangements set out in this plan are intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, visitors, families and the broader community. The plan provides the framework to govern the general operation of Diving Victoria, any facilities it controls, the training behaviour of all members and participants and the monitoring and reporting of the health of attendees at various facilities. This plan includes, but is not limited to, the conduct of:

a. staged training and competition activities (sport operations); and b. facility management and supporting operations (facility operations).

At all times this plan is subject to all regulations, guidelines and directions of government and public health authorities.

INTRODUCTION

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This plan is based on, and accepts, the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment (AIS Framework) and the National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities (National Principles). The plan also accepts as key principles that: • The health and safety of members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, visitors,

families and the broader community is the number one priority;

• Members, participants, coaches, officials, administrators/volunteers, families and the broader community need to be engaged and briefed on Diving Victoria’s Return To The Pool plans;

• Facilities are assessed and appropriate plans are developed to accommodate upgraded hygiene protocols, physical distancing and other measures to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19;

• Training cannot resume until the arrangements for sport operations and facility operations are finalised and approved, if necessary; and

• At every stage of the return to sport process Diving Victoria must consider and apply all applicable Victorian Government restrictions and regulations. Diving Victoria needs to be prepared for any localised outbreak at our facilities, within our competitions or in the local community.

Visit the Sport and Recreation Victoria website for the most current announcements regarding Covid19 restrictions.

KEY PRINCIPLES

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Diving Victoria retains the overall responsibility for the effective management and implementation of the return to diving activities and operations outlined in this plan.

The Board of Diving Victoria is responsible for: • Approving the plan and overseeing the implementation of the arrangements in the plan; and

• Revising the plan as required, ensuring it reflects up to date information from government and public health officials.

The Board has appointed the following person as the Diving Victoria COVID-19 Safety Coordinator to execute the delivery of the plan and to act as a point of contact for information relating to this plan:

Name Megan Simpson

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Number 0433 727 334

Diving Victoria expects all members, participants, coaches, officials, administrative staff and volunteers to: • Comply with the health directions of government and public health authorities as issued from time to

time;

• Understand and act in accordance with this plan as amended from time to time;

• Comply with any testing and precautionary measures implemented by Diving Victoria;

• Act with honesty and integrity in regard to the state of their personal health and any potential symptoms; and

• Monitor their health and take a cautious approach to self-isolation and reporting of potential symptoms.

RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS PLAN

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As at 1 June 2020, participants are training at Level B of the AIS Framework. The plan outlines specific sport requirements that Diving Victoria will implement for Level C of the AIS Framework. Diving Victoria will transition to the training activity and facility use as outlined in Level B of the AIS Framework and the training/competition activities and facility use outlined in Level C of the AIS Framework when permitted under local restrictions and regulations.

AIS FRAMEWORK ARRANGEMENTS

The protocols for conducting sport operations and facility operations under Level B and Level C of the AIS Framework are set out in the Appendix. ROADMAP TO A COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA Diving Victoria will also comply with the Australian government’s Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia, which places limits on the type of activity that can be conducted and the number of people who can gather at facilities, notwithstanding the activities permitted by the AIS Framework (see below).

AIS Activities

Level A:

Training in no more than pairs. Physical distancing required.

Level B:

Indoor/outdoor activity. Training in small groups up to 10. Physical distancing required.

Level C:

Full sporting activity (training and competition) allowed. No restriction on numbers. Contact allowed.

Roadmap Activities

N/A Step 1:

No indoor activity. Outdoor sport (up to 10 people) consistent with AIS Framework.

Step 2:

Indoor/outdoor sport up to 20 people. Physical distancing (density 4m2).

Step 3:

Venues allowed to operate with up to 100 people with physical distancing. Community sport expansion to be considered consistent with AIS Framework.

Further steps TBC

RETURN TO DIVING ARRANGEMENTS

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When public health officials determine that the outbreak has ended in the local community, Diving Victoria will consult with relevant authorities to identify criteria for scaling back its COVID-19 prevention actions. Diving Victoria will also consider which protocols can remain to optimise good public and participant health. At this time the Board of Diving Victoria will consult with key stakeholders to review the delivery of its return to sport arrangements and use feedback to improve organisational plans and systems.

RECOVERY

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Diving Australia, in consultation with the state CEO’s, have published the Return to the Pool Guidelines document which outlines the minimum standards required for a safe return to diving activities. In addition to these guidelines, Diving Victoria will also comply with the information included within this Return to the Pool Plan.

Part 1 – Diving Operations

Area Plan Requirements (for activities under AIS Framework Level B) Plan Requirements (for activities under AIS Framework Level C)

Approvals Diving Victoria must obtain the following approvals to allow a return to training at Level B:

• State Government approval of the resumption of community sport.

• Relaxation of public gathering restrictions to enable training to occur.

• Facility management approval to training at venue, if required.

• Insurance arrangements confirmed to cover training.

Diving Victoria must obtain the following approvals to allow a return to training/competition at Level C:

• Relaxation of public gathering restrictions to enable training to occur.

• Facility management approval to training at venue, if required.

• Insurance arrangements confirmed to cover competition.

Training Processes

Diving Victoria will adhere to the regulations within the Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines, including:

• Emphasising the AIS Framework principle of “Get in, train, get out” – arrive ready to train.

• Pool bookings monitored to ensure the number of participants / athletes does not exceed regulations.

• Scheduling of training sessions to allow adequate time in between groups for cleaning of equipment / area.

• All equipment used must be sanitised using the provided cleaning products by athletes before and after each training session or use.

• Ensuring participants / athletes leave the training venue immediately (no post session 'socialising')

• Participants / athletes must bring their own personal items such as towels, chamois, foam rollers etc to training, if required. These items are not to be shared by other participants / athletes.

• Coaches must complete the Diving Victoria Attendance Checklist for all participants / athletes prior to training. This must be submitted to Diving Victoria electronically

Diving Victoria will adhere to the regulations within the Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines, including:

• AIS Framework principles – full sporting activity that can be conducted in groups of any size (subject to COVIDSafe Roadmap).

• Limiting unnecessary social gatherings.

• Sanitising requirements continue from Level B.

• Treatment of shared equipment continues from Level B.

• Personal hygiene encouraged (e.g. wash hands prior to training, no spitting or coughing).

• Coaches must complete the Diving Victoria Attendance Checklist for all athletes prior to training.

APPENDIX A: OUTLINE OF RETURN TO DIVING ARRANGEMENTS

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Personal health In addition to the Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines, Diving Victoria will:

• Encourage participants / athletes to have a graded return to diving to reduce or avoid injury.

• Provide advice to participants, athletes, coaches and volunteers to not attend if unwell (including any signs/symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19 or other illness).

• Participants / athletes entering into aquatic facilities may be required to undergo temperature checks, as determined by the facility management.

• Washing of hands prior to, during and after training and use of hand sanitiser where available.

• Requirements continue from Level B.

Hygiene • All safe hygiene protocols as contained within the Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines, will be adopted by Diving Victoria.

• Guidelines for sanitisation and cleaning of specified equipment will be circulated to all members.

• Where relevant, guidelines for sports medicine/support staff who share equipment will be established and promoted.

• Hygiene and cleaning measures to continue from Level B.

Communications Diving Victoria will:

• Inform all members of the return to training protocols via direct email and further promote the information on all social media / website platforms.

• Provide endorsement of government COVIDSafe app and encourage all participants, coaches, members, volunteers and families to download and use app.

• Ensure all coaches undertake the COVIDSafe online training and keep records of individual training completed.

• Communicate changes to regulations directly to all members via email, and further promote information via social media platforms.

• Communication measures to continue from Level B.

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Part 2 – Facility Operations

Area Plan Requirements (for activities under AIS Framework Level B)

Plan Requirements (for activities under AIS Framework Level C)

Facilities Diving Victoria will work with facility management to identify specific requirements, including:

• Parts of facilities that are available during Level B restrictions may be limited and all participants must obey facility directions.

• Hygiene and cleaning protocols must be maintained.

• Where relevant, all lockers will be prohibited from being used until further notice.

• Changerooms (except for toilets) within aquatic facilities may remain closed and MUST NOT be used by Diving Victoria members.

• Access to dry land equipment to be restricted.

• Return to full use of aquatic facilities, as directed by the facility management.

• Full use of dry land equipment, with cleaning requirements maintained.

• Hygiene and cleaning protocols measures as per Level B.

Facility access Diving Victoria will work with relevant facility management to comply with specific access related procedures.

• Participants / athletes entering the facility may be subject to health screening

measures (e.g. temperature checks etc.) prior to entry, at the discretion of the

facility management.

• Participants / athletes will not be permitted access to the facility if they have:

– COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known case of COVID-19 in

the previous 14 days.

– Flu-like symptoms or who is a high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-

existing health conditions).

– Travelled internationally in the previous 14 days.

• COVIDSafe Roadmap maximum gatherings: Step 1 (10 people), Step 2 (20

people), Step 3 (100 people).

Diving Victoria will work with relevant facility management to comply with specific access related procedures.

• Continue Level B protocols as appropriate.

• Compliance with COVIDSafe Roadmap maximum gatherings, where relevant.

• Any spectators should observe physical distancing requirements (>1.5 metres) and density requirements (one person per 4 square metres).

• Entry and exit points, as determined by the facility management, must be adhered to.

• Non-essential personnel to be discouraged from entering change rooms.

• General advice on physical distancing including discouraging face to face meetings, where possible.

• Coaches must complete the Diving Victoria Attendance Checklist for all athletes prior to training.

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• Coaches must complete the Diving Victoria Attendance Checklist for all

participants / athletes prior to training.

• Until further restrictions ease, parents and spectators will not be permitted

within the aquatic facility during training sessions.

• Parents and guardians will be required to drop off their children at the venue

no earlier than 10 minutes before training and ensure they are safely escorted

into the facility.

• Parents and guardians will be required to collect their children immediately

at the conclusion of the allocated training session.

• Entry and exit points, as determined by the facility management, must be

adhered to.

• Participants / athletes will be advised to minimise travel as much as possible

and only train with their local group.

• Diving Victoria and affiliated clubs will work with facilities to control access to

the facility to ensure separation of 20 people per enclosed space.

Hygiene Diving Victoria will ensure the following hygiene and cleaning requirements are implemented:

• Sanitising stations will be positioned within the facility on pool deck.

• All participants / athletes entering the facility will be required to comply with sanitising at entry and exit points, as directed by the facility management.

• Any participant / athlete presenting with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (fever or respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat and shortness of breath) will NOT be permitted to access the venue and will be instructed to return home.

• Increased cleaning frequency of equipment and high touch surfaces, in accordance with cleaning guidelines.

• Vacuuming of dry land flooring with HEPA filter in accordance with cleaning guidelines.

• Restricting shared use of equipment, where possible.

• Suitable rubbish bins, as provided by facility management, will be positioned appropriately.

• Continue hygiene and cleaning measures as per Level B.

• Additional sanitising stations will be positioned within the facility in the grandstand and dry land area, where relevant.

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Management of unwell participants

Diving Victoria will work with facility management to identify specific requirements, including:

• Isolation for all participants, members, volunteers at the onset of any symptoms.

• Training of staff, volunteers / club members on treatment of symptomatic participants and disinfecting of facilities used by such participants.

• Notification protocols established for notifying public health authorities and other attendees of symptomatic participants.

• Participants / athletes will be required to contact their GP or the National COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 020 080 immediately.

• Participants / athletes will be required to be screened, likely at to a COVID-19 testing station.

• Participants / athletes will be required to provide their test result to the Diving Victoria Covid19 Safety Officer before access to training will be provided.

• In the event there is a positive case within our membership, Diving Victoria will comply with all health regulations and will also advise the MSAC CEO (or relevant facility management) immediately upon receiving the notification.

• Continue measures as per Level B.

Diving Victoria responsibilities

Diving Victoria will oversee:

• Provision and conduct of hygiene protocols as per the plan.

• The capture of a record of attendance at all training and club activities and maintaining an up-to-date log of attendance.

• Coordination of Level B training operations, in consultation with affiliated clubs and facility management, where relevant.

• Operation of programs, where relevant, in support of all Level B training activities in accordance with this plan.

• Consideration of specific advice from relevant peak bodies such as Life Saving Victoria and ensure amendments are made to the plan, where required.

• Compliance issues and the sanction of individuals for non-compliance with any law, direction or protocol.

• Determine the basis of enforcing any sanctions and seek advice as required.

• Determine circumstances where issues may be elevated to local or State law enforcement agencies.

As per Level B.

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Diving Australia Return to the Pool Guidelines

“RETURN TO THE POOL” GUIDELINES 15 May 2020

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 The COVID-19 Virus has caused significant and ongoing challenges for Australian society. The social restrictions that saw so much upheaval for our entire community have been effective at “flattening the curve”, and on 8 May 2020, the Prime Minister announced that these restrictions would start to be rolled back, via a three stepped approach. The final details and timings will vary from State to State.

1.2 Some State Governments have announced the timings and some details, and these guidelines are intended to assist Diving Australia, our State Associations, our High Performance Partners and our Diving Clubs to integrate requirements from their pool operators and enable access to resume diving training, in accordance with any terms, conditions, policy or process that pools may require.

1.3 Diving Australia and all of our stakeholders take our responsibilities in returning to training in pools and associated dryland and weights facilities very seriously. These guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with State Associations and National Coaches.

1.4 We consider that Diving is a sport that can be participated in effectively, whilst at all times adhering to social distancing measures.

1.5 The below Guidelines will be in effect from 15 May 2020, until further notice, and contemplate small groups of no more than 10 (unless otherwise permitted by State Governments), in each specific location (for example, pool and/or dryland and/or associated weights rooms).

1.6 In these guidelines:

(a) “participant” means any person attending the training session and includes athletes, coaches, support staff and any other person attending a training session.

(b) “athlete” means any person actually performing the session.

2. GENERAL GUIDELINES

2.1 These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the general principle of “Get in, Train, and Get Out”.

2.2 Prior to being eligible for a return to training all participants are required to complete the COVID-19 Training located at https://covid-19training.gov.au/login

2.3 Prior to arriving at a training venue, all participants are required to thoroughly shower with soap. If possible, and on the advice of coaches, athletes should have prepared with the required home warm up provided by their coach, prior to arriving at the venue.

APPENDIX B: RESOURCES

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2.4 Upon arrival at the training venue, participants are not to gather together in groups. No meetings will take place at the venue, prior to training. Team meetings and the like are to take place via a virtual platform such as Zoom or Teams, prior to, or following, “in person” training.

2.5 Wherever possible, coaches should arrive at the venue ahead of athletes and other participants and ensure that the walking path to the training location is free from obstacles. For example, whilst abiding by other rules such as fire safety, doors should be left open, to enable no contact with door handles and limited contact with any surface.

2.6 Once arriving at the venue, participants should ensure that any bag or backpack they have with them, is placed at least 2m away from any other bag or backpack.

2.7 DA is endeavouring to procure non-contact thermometers for each of its high performance programs. Wherever possible, participants should test their temperature on arrival. Any participant with a temperature greater than 37.5 degree Celsius, will NOT be permitted to train, and will be required to consult a Doctor.

2.8 If a participant has any cold and flu like symptoms, particularly fever, cough or respiratory issue and/or they have come into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, they are not to attend training and must advise their coach. They should also contact either their own Doctor, or the National Coronavirus Information and Triage Line – 1800 020 080.

2.9 Immediately prior to commencing training, participants should sanitise their hands. DA will endeavour to make sanitiser available to all major pools. It is expected that venues will also provide sanitiser and participants should also have their own sanitiser, for their own use.

2.10 At all times during training sessions, it is essential that no water bottles (or other personal items) are shared. Further no water bottle (or other personal item) other than your own is to be touched.

2.11 At all times during training sessions, all participants must use their best endeavours to remain at least 1.5m from other participants.

2.12 Immediately at the conclusion of training, participants are to sanitise their hands and then leave the training venue promptly, and as safely as possible.

2.13 At all times, the touching of any contact points within the training venue should be avoided (unless otherwise unavoidable). For example, seek routes that do not require doors to be opened (see 2.5 above) and avoid touching handrails.

2.14 Upon arrival at home following training, participants are again required to thoroughly shower with soap prior to coming into contact with other occupants of the residence.

2.15 It should be expected that bathrooms and other such communal facilities at venues will NOT be available.

2.16 Participants are not to carpool to trainings with any persons other than those that reside at the same residence.

2.17 It is expected that all participants will practice good respiratory hygiene at all times. Coughing and sneezing into a tissue (which is to be thrown into a closed bin immediately) or a bent elbow (and then immediately use hand sanitiser on both your hands, and the bent elbow.

2.18 DA strongly encourages all participants to have a current flu vaccination prior to attending any training session.

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2.19 DA strongly encourages all athletes to download the Smartabase athlete app (if not done so already) and to complete daily, the athlete COVID-19 Screening.

2.20 DA strongly encourages all participants to download the COVID-Safe app prior to attending any training session.

3. DIVING SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

3.1 As mentioned above (1.4), it is considered that Diving can undertake full training, whilst still adhering to social distancing principles. The following Diving Specific Guidelines are meant to be read in conjunction with the General Principles above, and are in addition to those Guidelines.

Pool Training

3.2 Once within the pool training environment, any athlete should ensure that if their coach has required them to warm up on the pool deck, that that warm up be performed at least 1.5m from other participants, and preferably 2m in all directions.

3.3 If warm up mats are to be used, do not share mats. Prior to using the mat, ensure it has been disinfected. Athletes are encouraged to keep one mat and to take with them to and from the pool, wherever possible.

3.4 Once in pool training has commenced, follow the principle of one person per board/platform (unless synchro training where 2 is permitted).

3.5 With regards to Synchro training, athletes should endeavour to also remain at least 1.5m apart at all times.

3.6 Poolside coaches should not stand or sit together and should ensure there is at least 1.5m between them. Any chairs used should be disinfected immediately following use.

3.7 Athletes seeking coaching feedback must not come within 1.5m of their coach.

3.8 Handshakes, fist bumps, high fives etc are not permitted.

3.9 Athletes that use chamois style towels (sometimes referred to as Shammies) must take extra precautions with the chamois towel. The dropping of towels from platforms should be done with more care than previously, so as to ensure that the towel is not in another person’s way, touches another person, or is hanging from a part of the tower that is hard to reach.

3.10 It is important to ensure that, like water bottles, no chamois towels are to be shared, and only your own chamois is to be touched.

Dryland and Weights Training

3.11 For dryland and/or weights training sessions, DA will adopt the notes listed in the AIS Rebooting Sport Framework for the sports of Gymnastics and Weightlifting. That is, only 1 athlete per apparatus (for example, tramp, dry board etc), limited numbers in weightlifting areas, and that all high touch surfaces should be regularly disinfected (in the absence of manufacturer’s guidelines).

3.12 Wherever possible, athletes should use only one dry board, and not share that board with other athletes. It is acknowledged that this may be difficult. In either case, touching of the board should only be done with feet. That is, avoid touching the board or fulcrum with hands.

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3.13 DA will endeavour to provide disinfectant spray and wipes for each major dryland centre and weights room and after each athlete has finished with an apparatus, or weights and kettle bells etc, they should be disinfected. Every apparatus and training aids (such as weights, bars, skipping ropes, TRX ropes, gym machines and mats etc) must be disinfected both at the end of a training session and at the beginning of a training session.

3.14 DA will ask each venue to increase cleaning programs, but DA considers that this is also the responsibility of users of the equipment to disinfect wherever possible in accordance with these guidelines.

3.15 Regular hand sanitising should be undertaken during dryland and weights training.

4. LOCATION SPECIFIC RULES/GUIDELINES

4.1 DA recognises that each venue is likely to have its own specific rules and it is important that those rules are respected and adhered too. DA encourages users of these guidelines to attach copies of the location specific rules to these guidelines and to ensure that those location specific rules are at all times adhered to.

David Bell Dr Mark Young Chief Executive Officer Chief Medical Officer

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HAND SANITIZING STATION

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ENTRY ONLY

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EXIT ONLY

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NO DIVERS ARE TO SHOWER IN THE CHANGE ROOM FACILITIES

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE IN YOUR BATHERS

AND HAVE SHOWERED AT HOME.

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ENSURE YOU MAINTAIN 1.5M

BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE AT THIS VENUE

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NO MORE THAN

ONE AT A TIME

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CHANGE ROOM CLOSED

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