With the easing of restrictions (from 15/12/2021) Masks are no longer required (but are recommended), QR code check in is no longer required (but is encouraged), density limits are removed (but Saturday SkateStars will be limited to 40 participants and only with online booking), keeping COVID safe is essential.

NSW Reopening Restrictions from 15th December 2021 apply as follows:

• Masks will only be required for indoors front-of-house hospitality staff who are not fully vaccinated. Masks will be strongly encouraged in settings where you cannot social distance.

  • Our staff will continue to wear Masks as they see fit.

  • We encourge all patrons to continue to wear masks where they feel the need to.

  • Follow the latest face mask rules if you are unsure.

• COVID-19 Safe check-ins only required for certain settings.

  • We will continue to display our Service NSW COVID Safe Check In QR Code.

  • We recommend all patrons check in with the Service.NSW app (or provide contact details).

• Proof of Vaccination evidence is no longer required in order to enter Penrith Skatel.

  • We encourage everyone to protect themselves, their family and friends, and the greater community by being vaccinated.

  • If you are not fully vaccinated please consider being vaccinated, as and when vaccines are available to you, and please adhere to any government restrictions where applicable.

    • https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/rules-for-people-who-are-not-fully-vaccinated

Please note numbers are limited to 40 participants this week.

Penrith Skatel Saturday SkateStars
- Learn to Skate Class
- Saturdays 9:45am - 10:45am
- $14.00 (online bookings only)
- COVID Safe limited numbers
- SkateStars Skaters can stay for the Saturday Morning session for free

SkateStars Program Participants' Registration:

Free    - Registration fee, only available to participants who complete the Skate Australia Recreational Program/Event Waiver form, to skate in Recreational Programs (maximum of 3 sessions per annum) run by Member Clubs with Accredited Coaches

$37.00    - SkateStars / SkateFit Recreational Membership fee (CAT 4), only available to participants who complete the Online Registration Form and Payment, to skate in Recreational Programs/Events (includes Sports Injury Insurance for participants in Sanctions Programs/Events run by Member Clubs with Accredited Coaches)

or join Team Skatel Roller Skating Club:

$67.00    - SkateStars / SkateFit Recreational Membership fee (CAT 4), only available to participants who complete the Online Membership Registration and Payment. All the same cover as with SkateNSW / Skate Australia membership, plus member access to Team Skatel events and discounts including Active Kids Voucher/Creative Kids Voucher use for applicable programs.

Note: Only Members are covered by the Skate Australia Insurance Program, Non-Members participate at their own risk.

Required Equipment (please bring your own)

• Hand Sanitiser*
• Suitable clothing for Skating exercise
• Sweat towel (optional)
• Skates (if you have your own)

* the Rink has Hand Sanitiser, but please bring your own if possible

Requirements to attend

Previous COVID Safe measures are still in place.

Please ensure that you adhere to the follow requirements and protocols:

• AIS Framework principle of “Get in, train, get out”
  • Please arrive dressed in suitable clothing for Skating exercise (with Shoes on) no more than 5mins prior to the start time.
  • Please wait outside in the front car park (maintaining 1.5m social distancing) until called in to the Rink by Skatel Staff/Coaches.
  • If it is wet, then you will be invited to wait inside the foyer (maintaining 1.5m social distancing).
  • 1 Parent/Carer may chaperone each skater (if necessary) including entering the Rink
    • Please 'Check in' using the Service NSW App's 'COVID Safe Check-in' by scanning the Penrith Skatel QR Code on entry.
    • All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear Face Masks where you cannot social distance, see Face Mask rules for details.
  • All attendees* must vacate the premise (Rink and Car park) as quickly as possible after the lesson has concluded.
  • * Note Skater's wishing to stay for the Saturday Morning Session must (if requested by staff):
    • Stay on the rink with the Coaches whilst Staff perform COVID safety cleaning
    • Leave their bags under the bench seating by the barrier
    • Any Parent/Carer not partificpating in the lesson must (if requested by staff) vacate the building during the COVID safety cleaning (10:45am - 11:00am) before re-entering the Rink for the Saturday Morning Session.
• The training session will adopt the SkateNSW Return to Sport Policy, particularly the General, Indoors, and Artistic Skating guidelines, including:
  • No contact training (including high fives/hand shaking and no team skating)
  • No contact coaching
  • No sharing of personal equipment (drink bottles/towels/hand held devices)
  • No use of shared equipment
• All attendees to observe restrictions to access (see Rink Plan for red NO GO zones).
• Please adopt good personal hygiene at all times:
  • Use amenities at home, including shower at home before training and after training
  • Maintain hand hygiene - Before, during and after participation
  • Practice respiratory hygiene - If you do cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue then dispose of, or if not available the inside of your elbow.
  • All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear Face Masks where you cannot social distance, see Face Mask rules for details.
• Adopt safe travel arrangements (e.g. physical distancing on public transport, limit car pool/taxi/Uber use) – As recommended by Sport Australia.
• Maintain 1.5m physical distancing at all times.
• No food to be consumed on site.
• All attendees (including Parent/Carer) must register prior to the training session commencing.
• Consider Download, Installation and use of COVIDSafe app.
• Adopt the reporting and recommended health procedure advise as outlined in the SkateNSW Return to Sport Policy, including but not limited to Protect vulnerable people
  • Asthma suffers should use a “spacer mask” when using their inhaler.
  • Get flu (Influenza) vaccination and get tested for COVID-19.
• All attendees must stay home if sick, even minor headache, sniffle, cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, temperature or cold like symptoms.
• The following people will be excluded from attending, anyone who has:
  • COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days.
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Are required to self isolate. Self-isolate when you have a COVID-19 test, are diagnosed with COVID-19, arrive from overseas, or have been told you are a close or casual contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case