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Fitness Groups And Personal Trainers Policy

Management of the use of public reserves within the Waverley Local Government Area is regulated by the Local Government Act 1993 and Crown Lands Act 1989, and is subject to Council’s Plans of Management.

Personal fitness training is one of the strongest growth segments in the Fitness Industry. Increasing numbers of commercial fitness trainers using public reserves has raised a number of issues including:

1. Equity of access issues - eg potential conflict with displaced users, management of demand, domination and monopolisation of areas and exploitation of public land by commercial operators
2. Impact on the asset - eg trainers (especially of large groups) are causing wear-and-tear to recreational facilities
3. Public liability concerns - eg trainers with insufficient insurance

The need to regulate use of public reserves by organised or commercial fitness groups and personal fitness trainers has been identified. This policy responds to this need.