On Wednesday the 1st October, Port Phillip Council have decided to ‘ban’ all fitness groups from training on Port Phillip beaches, and severe restrictions on grassed venues/parks.

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What will this mean for Fire Up! (and you):
  • Only 1 trainer at any one time, therefore limiting total course numbers to 15
  • No exercising on any beaches or paths
  • Limited use of 'Catani Gdns' and other venues
  • Additional 'permit' fees which will inturn increase course costs
So we need ALL of YOU to contribute your views on why Fire Up! (and other outdoor fitness groups) should continue to exercise on Port Phillip beaches and surrounding parks/reserves. To show your support for Fire Up! Please use the template below to submit a letter of support. Please personalize your letter but we have provided some reasons you can use for support.
Reasons to support Fireup! (Click to View)
  • -Professional and well run
  • -Full public liability and professional indemnity insurance
  • -Very effective in tackling one of today’s most pressing social issues - obesity/hypertension/diabetes and therefore reducing a huge social burden on the ratepayer and taxpayer
  • -Actively improving the health and fitness of the community
  • -Safely run programs, as instructors are fully trained in high levels of Occ Health and Safety (Emergency Response Plan)
  • -Pre Course Induction outlining the importance of respecting the environment and flora/fauna
  • -Provide physiotherapists, nutritional advice
  • -Low impact on venues, rotate across a number of them
  • -No damage, leave only footprints
  • -Have had no complaints in four years of operation
  • -Care and courtesy for other park users at all times

Have your say

Simply fill in our online form and we will collectively forward responses to members of council.
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Do you oppose the council banning 'outdoor fitness courses'?

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