Terms and Conditions

WELCOME

The YMCA, on behalf of Moira Shire Council, welcomes you to the Moira Aquatic and Recreation Facilities. This facility is managed by YMCA and owned by Council.

At the Moira Aquatic and Recreation Facilities community comes first. We believe in building community connections and are proud to contribute to creating a vibrant and inclusive Moira Shire.

To guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the below Conditions of Entry.

These conditions apply to the following sites operated by YMCA Victoria:

• Numurkah Aquatic & Fitness Centre
• Cobram Sport Stadium
• Nathalia Sport & Community Centre
• Cobram Outdoor Pool
• Nathalia Outdoor Pool
• Numurkah Outdoor Pool
• Strathmerton Outdoor Pool
• Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool
• Yarrawonga Foreshore Splash Park

ENTERING THE FACILITY

By entering the Facility, you must, at all times, comply with:

• All posted signs and instructions provided by staff from either the YMCA or Council, including emergency procedures.
• The specific conditions of entry applicable to different areas within the facility, including dress-code and attire standards.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YMCA and Council retain the right to deny you entry to the Facility, require you to leave, or cancel/suspend your membership, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Bringing or attempting to bring, an animal on the premises, except where it is a guide or assistance/service animal.
• Bringing, or attempting to bring, prohibited items on the premises, including alcohol, drugs, weapons, glass, and other objects reasonably capable of causing harm.
• Being, or appearing to be, under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Engaging in, or attempting to engage in, any of the prohibited behaviours outlined below:

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR

• Smoking, or using, electronic cigarettes (including vapes).
• Using offensive language or engaging in offensive behaviour.
• No drinking alcohol or taking prohibited substances. Note: Staff have the right to refuse entry if they believe a patron is intoxicated or under the influence.
• Displaying offensive images, symbols or text, including tattoos and clothing.
• Disrespecting other patrons or staff.
• Not damaging or stealing property belonging to the facility or patrons visiting the facility.
• Interfering with the enjoyment of the premises by other patrons.
• Endangering or causing injury to patrons and staff.
• Obstructing or hindering YMCA or Council staff from performing their duties.
• Causing damage to the premises or any property.
• Not bringing glass, sharp items, weapons into the facility.
• The facility reserves the right to refuse entry to any person and/or request any person to leave if they could cause harm or public nuisance or fail to act in the outlined safe and lawful manner (listed above and in these conditions of entry).

CHILDREN AND SUPERVISION

• Children under 10 years must be actively supervised at all times by a person over 16 years of age.
• Children under 5 years must be accompanied in the water and within arm's reach at all times.
• Children between 5 and 9 years must be visible and accessible by a parent, guardian or carer at all times
• Groups will not be admitted where the number of parents, guardians, or carers supervising children under 5 years exceeds the ratio 1:2.
• Groups will not be admitted where the number of parents, guardians, or carers supervising children between 5 to 9 years exceeds the ratio 1:4.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

• Your personal property must not be left unattended.
• Moira Shire Aquatic and Recreation Facilities will not take responsibility for stolen, lost or damaged goods.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRIVACY

• Capturing photos or videos of your child during swimming lessons is permitted under the following strict conditions to respect the privacy and safety of others:
• You must obtain consent from all individuals captured in the image or video.
• It is illegal to publish or broadcast images without consent.
• Under no circumstances are cameras, mobile phones, or video recording devices to be used in change room areas.
• Failure to comply may result in immediate removal from the Centre and referral to authorities if necessary.

CCTV

• Our facilities have CCTV monitoring.
• Prior consent from YMCA or Council staff is required for the use of cameras, video cameras, or any other audio or visual recording devices.
• Prior consent from YMCA or Council staff is required for any private services to be performed within the facility.

Please see below for Area specific Terms and conditions of entry:

AQUATIC AREA

• Follow our Watch Around Water Policy at all times.
• No running, diving (outside of designated areas), or rough play.
• Infants, Babies/toddlers must wear aqua nappies – standard nappies are not permitted.
• Showers must be taken before entering pools.
• Entry is at your own risk.
• Do not enter the pool if you have had diarrhea or gastro in the last 14 days (crypto risk).
• No glass containers in the pool area.
• Appropriate swimwear only (no street clothing, denim, or underwear).
• Motionless Breath Holding activities are not permitted. Hypoxic training activities must have prior permission from centre management.

AQUA PLAY AREAS / SPLASH PARKS

• Height or age restrictions may apply.
• No running.
• Slide feet first.
• Ride one at a time.
• Exit the slide once you have finished.
• Suitable swimwear required.
• Follow our Watch Around Water Policy at all times.

GYM & GROUP FITNESS

• You must complete a pre-exercise questionnaire before using the gym.
• Towels must be used on equipment and equipment must be wiped down after using the disinfectant cleaner and wipes.
• Return weights and equipment after use.
• Youth aged 13–18 require adult supervision unless part of a teen program.
• Closed footwear and appropriate exercise clothing must be worn at all times.
• Being mindful of others by sharing space and equipment

SQUASH COURTS

• No food or drink (except water) on court surfaces.
• Correct footwear must be worn – non-marking soles required.
• Spectators must remain off the playing surface and in the dedicated viewing area.
• Spectators are not permitted to use the gym equipment
• Do not use equipment unless booked or authorised.

STADIUM / SPORTS HALL

• No food or drink (except water) on court surfaces.
• Correct footwear must be worn – non-marking soles required.
• Spectators must remain off the playing surface.
• Do not use equipment unless booked or authorised.

OUR POLICIES

Keeping our staff, customer and community safe. Please see link to view our policies.  Specifically in Child safety, Occupational health and safety and Environmental.

LIABILITY

• You will be held responsible for any damage caused to the premises or any property on the premises by yourself or any accompanying children.
• The YMCA and the Council do not accept liability for any injury or death of any person at the premises for any loss or damage to personal property on the premises, to the extent permitted by law.
• If any of these Conditions of Entry, or part thereof, are held to be illegal, invalid, void or unenforceable, that condition is severable, without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining part of that Condition or the other Conditions.

WARNING: If you participate in these activities your rights to sue the supplier under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 if you are killed or injured because these activities were not supplied with due care and skill or were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in or on this sign.

NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in or on this sign, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier’s part. “Gross negligence”, in relation to an act or omission, means doing the act or committing to doing an act with reckless disregard, with or without consciousness, for the consequences of the act or omission. See regulation 5 of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Regulations 2012 and section 22(3)(b) of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012.