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                    North Melbourne Recreation Centre

                    CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

                    From Monday 5 October, the North Melbourne pool will be open for lap swimming and water exercise. The North Melbourne gym will remain closed until further notice.

                    Stay up to date with the latest health advice at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au


                    Our staff are ready to welcome you back and have been working around the clock to ensure that the centre is safe for you and the community.

                    Below are the services that have reopened from Monday 22 June:

                    • gym
                    • group fitness classes
                    • personal training
                    • stadium bookings.

                    Spaces and services will be available to book through the Active Melbourne App 24 hours in advance.

                    • All booking times will be increased from 45 minutes to 90 minutes (including gym and change rooms).
                    • Bookings will now be staggered to start every 30 minutes.

                    Download the Active Melbourne app via the App Store or Google Play.

                    Please be aware that new accounts may take up to 48 hours to be activated.

                    Operational hours from Monday 22 June:

                    • Monday to Friday: 6am to 8pm
                    • weekends: 9am to 1pm

                    Membership and payments

                    At this time, membership payments (direct debit) will not resume and all other programs and services that are not listed above will remain closed until further notice.

                    Our change rooms, lockers and showers will be available and must be used and vacated within your designated booking time.
                    For the initial period fees will be as follows:

                    • $8.50 - per person for gym and group fitness classes
                    • $6.50 – per person (Prime and Concession) for gym and group fitness classes*

                    All other fees will be in line with City of Melbourne fees and charges.

                    All payments must be made at reception upon entry.

                    To ensure safety we are only accepting cashless payments at this time.

                    *valid senior or concession card must be presented upon entry.

                    You can book reciprocal rights access to Kensington Community Recreation Centre and Carlton Baths.

                    Safety

                    To ensure you and our staff are kept safe, we have implemented a number of safety measures. These include staff training, increased hygiene and cleaning, signage, entry and exit flow and strict parameters on usage times, room and class numbers via our booking system.

                    We ask ask that all members and guests:

                    • Bring a towel to every session.
                    • Maintain social distancing, keeping 1.5m apart.
                    • Clean all equipment before and after use.
                    • Follow all signage and floor stickers.
                    • Do not attend the facility if feeling unwell.
                    A woman boxing with a personal trainer outdoors


                    ​Managed by the City of Melbourne, North Melbourne Recreation Centre (NMRC) is an aquatic and recreation centre that supports participation in sport at all levels, from family to professional. It is also home to North Melbourne Football Club and Fencing Victoria.

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