Covid-19 Update

Restrictions for Greater Sydney Area | 22 June 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 4pm Tuesday 22 June 2021 – 12.01am Thursday 01 July 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today to enforce further restrictions across Greater Sydney means the following changes will apply from 4pm today, Tuesday 22 June 2021.

• All patrons MUST wear masks inside, if they are not eating or drinking
• Masks MUST be worn in the Indoor Gaming Lounge
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff
• Drinking while standing IS permitted
• Dancing and Singing IS permitted

Restrictions for Greater Sydney Area Extended  | 10 May 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 12.01am Monday 10 May 2021 – 12.01am Monday 17 May 2021

• Live Music Duo is CANCELLED for Saturday 15 May
• Masks  MUST be worn in the Indoor Gaming Lounge
• Drinking while standing is NOT permitted
• Dancing is NOT permitted
• Singing by patrons is NOT permitted
• Reminder that the 1 person per 2 sqm rule still applies and will be enforced
• COVID Marshals will be making sure that patrons are adhering to the latest restrictions

Restrictions In Place for Greater Sydney Area | 6 May 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 5pm 06 May 2021 – 12.01am 10 May 2021

• Flashback Fridays is cancelled for Friday 07 May
• Live Music Duo is cancelled for Saturday 08 May
• All patrons MUST wear masks inside, if they are not eating or drinking
• All patrons MUST remain seated whilst inside
• Dancing is not permitted
• Singing by patrons is not permitted
• Reminder that the 1 person per 2 sqm rule still applies and will be enforced
• Mothers’ Day will remain unchanged. Sunday 09 May
• Covid marshals will be making sure that patrons are adhering to the latest restrictions

Easing Of Restrictions | 25 March 2021

The NSW Governments announcement yesterday to further ease COVID-19 restrictions means the following changes will apply from Monday 29 March 2021.

• Dancing will now be permitted, allowing our members and guests to now use the dancefloor in the Presidents Lounge.
• Live indoor entertainment venues with assigned ticketed seating will increase capacity numbers back to 100%. This means the Whitlam Theatre will be able to increase its capacity for shows back to 750 people.

Please note that all area capacity limits of one (1) person per two (2) square metres still apply and must be adhered to.

There have already been a number of calls regarding this news and over the next few days we will provide you with further information relating to Presidents Lounge entertainment.

Face Masks No Longer Mandatory | 12 February 2021

The NSW Government has lifted restrictions relating to Capacities and Face Masks, effective from 12.01am on Friday 12 February 2021.

This means;

• Area Capacities are now 1 person per 2 square metres
• Face Masks are NO longer mandatory in public indoor spaces
• Face Masks are NO longer mandatory for Staff

This also means that our larger shows in the Whitlam Theatre will increase in capacity. We thank everyone who acted responsibly during the Mandatory Face Mask restriction, but remind everyone that must still sign in via the MyGov app whenever entering the Club.

Face Masks Mandatory | 2 January 2021

The NSW Government has announced the following new restrictions, effective from midnight Saturday 2 January and enforceable from Monday 4 January.

• Face masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces, including; shopping centres, public transport, attending an entertainment venue, hair and beauty salons and gaming areas of establishments.
• Staff at hospitality venues, who deal directly with customers, will also be required to wear a mask.
• Gym classes will be restricted to 30 people, subject to the four square metre rule.
• Places of worship, weddings and funerals will be restricted to 100 people, subject to the four square metre rule.

We will continue to keep you updated via our website and social media as soon as is practicable.

You are encouraged to remain vigilant, look and monitor for flu like symptoms and get tested if you experience the slightest symptoms.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Service NSW App Check-In Mandatory | 30 December 2020

           

Continuing to Keep You COVID Safe  |  21 December 2020

Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our members, guests, staff and wider community. Throughout the year, we have gone above the NSW Health requirements to ensure a COVID Safe environment and we will continue to do so.

With some of the restrictions being reintroduced from midnight Sunday 20 December there will be some changes at the Club.

Capacity limitations (1 person per 4 square metres) apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas. You will see when visiting that furniture in each area has been adjusted to reflect this.

As a result of these restrictions, we would also like to advise our members:

• The New Year’s Eve event scheduled for 31 December has been cancelled
• Presidents Lounge entertainment  is on hold until further notice due to restrictions on dancing
• Bingo  and Cash Housie  will continue as per published dates
• Group bookings will now be restricted to ten (10) people until further notice

Further to this, anyone who resides in or has visited the Northern Beaches in the last 14 days or has frequented any hotspots flagged by NSW Health will not be permitted entry into the Club. See full list here.

Below is a reminder of the COVID Safe policies and procedures in place

• Capacity limitations apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas.
• Each room has a clearly marked entry and exit, including where to stand when waiting to make a purchase.
• Hand sanitisers are located at club foyers, lifts and escalators, entrances to lounge and dining areas.
• Heavy use public touch points such as handrails, lift buttons and knobs are cleaned routinely throughout the day.
• Hard surfaces such as the club reception, outlet counters and dining tables will be wiped regularly and following each use.
• Cutlery and condiments have been individually packaged.
• All menus are available by screens or as in a hard-plastic sleeve that is wiped following each use.
• Contactless payments by card are encouraged.

We will continue to keep you updated via our website and social media as soon as is practicable.

You are encouraged to remain vigilant, look and monitor for flu like symptoms and get tested if you experience the slightest symptoms.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Easing of Restrictions  |  7 December 2020

The NSW Governments recent announcement to ease restrictions in the lead up to Christmas and New Year is greatly welcomed by the Club.

These changes are designed to give people greater certainty in how they can celebrate safely with family, friends and colleagues and we look forward to welcoming more of our members and guests back.

Whilst you can expect more freedom in accessing the Clubs services and facilities, we remain committed to maintaining a COVID Safe environment for our members, guests and staff to enjoy with confidence.

Below is a reminder of the COVID Safe policies and procedures in place 

What We Are Doing Differently

• Capacity limitations (1 person per 2 square metres) apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas.
• Social distancing of 1.5m between people.
• Each room has a clearly marked entry and exit, including where to stand when waiting to make a purchase.
• Hand sanitisers are located at club foyers, lifts and escalators, entrances to lounge and dining areas.
• Heavy use public touch points such as handrails, lift buttons and knobs are cleaned routinely throughout the day.
• Hard surfaces such as the club reception, outlet counters and dining tables will be wiped regularly and following each use.
• Cutlery and condiments have been individually packaged.
• All menus are available by screens or as in a hard-plastic sleeve that is wiped following each use.
• Contactless payments by card are encouraged.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.