COVID-19 Q&A Zoom Sessions

Monday 31st August 2020

• Quick update, intro. Masks, level 2.5 etc.
• We are here to help

Monday 24th August 2020

• Level 3 – what is allowed vs what is safe
• Water Fountain usage in Level 2
• Saunas in Level 2
• Swimming pools
• Rent and Landlords advice, negotiating
• New 8 week wage subsidy

Monday 17th August 2020

• Level 3 operating clarifications (what is safe vs what is allowed)
• Level 2, what is allowed
• Check in QR codes
• Mask messaging
• Wage subsidy, rent, we are in talks with Worksafe/MOH
• We are here to help

Monday 6th July 2020

• Update on what Exercise NZ has going on at the moment

Monday 15th June 2020

• Last Q&A for Covid-19
• Q&A’s going forward will be general and monthly (First Monday of the month)
• Update on surveys

Monday 8th June 2020

• What Level 1 means for our industry (class limits, Shared equipment, boxing etc)
• Our caution towards going back up the Alert Levels
• Contact Tracing in Level 1

Tuesday 2nd June 2020

• Members survey results, resulting media presence
• New Level 2 safety resources
• Framework updates
• Advice on watercoolers/saunas/other potential hot spots

Monday 25th May 2020

• Clarifying on the need for cv-19 safety plan at level 2
• New framework updates – CPR, Blood Pressure, Cleaning protocols. We will also revise mask policy later today if govt goes from 10-20 for gatherings.
• Importance of 2m for group exercise (and why)
• Towel use good idea?
• New workshop series – 6th June (1st workshop by Dave Liow)
• Industry Surveys out in the next 2 days

Thursday 21st May 2020

• What we are working on behind the scenes with government/media
• Our talks with Worksafe
• Importance of contact tracing
• Blood pressure testing

Monday 18th May 2020

• Contact tracing in gyms
• General rule discussion: distancing, participant limits etc

Wednesday 13th May 2020

• Clarification on 10/100 and gatherings
• Reopening advice on masks, social distancing, class planning, 2 meter rule etc
• Modifying your offering to suit the guidelines
• Q and A on specific instances (microphones for group ex instructors, outdoor training, circuit training etc

Monday 11th May 2020

• Distancing clarification in Level 2
• Managing Health and Safety in Level 2
• The “100 rule” in relation to our industry
• Showers and Changing rooms
• General reopening advice (cleaning products, masks, sanitising etc)
• More info on our Level 2 Framework

Thursday 7th May 2020

• New Framework document for level 2
• Masks and cleaning upon reopening
• Our main goal is to open, and stay open – our pitch for govt. around guidelines
• How to talk to high risk clients about not coming in
• Seniors classes in Level 2
• Why we are proposing harsher framework than the govt

Monday 4th May 2020

• Consumer Survey resource
• Our stance on the guidelines for level 2, and what we are recommending to keep our industry strong in the long run
• Our pitch to the government to keep gyms open if we have to go back to level 3
• Health and Safety upon reopening (distancing, gloves, masks etc)
• Deep cleaning in Level 2
• Showers and changing rooms in Level 2

Thursday 30th April 2020

• Upcoming and recently released tools
• Resource in progress with Infectious Disease Expert
• Social distancing in level 2 for our industry
• Planning class times/managing queues in Level 2
• Managing covid-19 high risk clients who wish to train in Level 2
• Childcare in facilities
• What we expect for 24 hour gyms in Level 2
• Discussing the Level 2 announcement

Thursday 23rd April 2020

• FitEx Lite relauch and information
• New resources around rent discussion with Landlords
• New resource around membership agreements in Covid climate
• Guidelines we are working on for Level 2
• What to expect around the announcement of Level 2/or Level 3 extension

Monday 20th April 2020

Apologies about the shaky camera – we will fix that for the next session

• Level 3 Clarification on 1 on 1 sessions from healthline
• What we are lobbying for in regards to Level 2 restrictions
• Results of Rent survey
• Our Facebook frame is now live
• Upcoming resources/the benefits of being a member especially in this climate
• Opening up in level 2, possible restrictions, sourcing hand gel masks etc

Thursday 16th April 2020

• Rent/Landlord Survey Results
• Level 3 expectations
• Ways to give your members confidence in your cleanliness
• Survey responses re: activities people are likely to do in the next 6 months
• How to prepare for reopening, distancing, sanitising, booking, etc.
• Q&A about different activities being allowed during Level 3
• FitEx and Exercise NZ events in Covid climate
• Q&A addressing concerns about our re-opening, what is and isn’t allowed level 3 – wait for government announcement today

Thursday 9th April 2020

• Planning for coming out of Level 4
• Level 3 and 2 restrictions and what the means for our industry
• 6-9 month possible impact and scenarios
• Pre-screening for online delivery
• Leases and Rent predictions
• Talking to your staff/being transparent
• Different ideas to explore to get your business through the next 9 months
• More general questions about Level 3

Monday 6th April 2020

• Online services update
• Industry Re-opening and the new normal post COVID-19
• Online Delivery advice
• Is Zoom a safe tool? Addressing the recent news
• Reminder on filling out self-employed subsidy form
• Upcoming resources

Thursday 2nd April 2020

• Clarification on filling out the wage subsidy form as a self-employed trainer
• Commercial Leases information update
• Online Delivery advice
• Advice on disclaimers/pre-screening for online delivery
• Discussion about Level 3/transitioning out of level 4
• What we are working on the future and helping the industry transition out of lockdown

Monday 30th March 2020

• Clarity on government subsidy allocation
• Rules around Direct Debit companies taking payment
• Zoom/online delivery tips and tricks
• General check in

Friday 27th March 2020

• REPs new search function for online services
• Online delivery of exercise equipment
• More information on Leases, reasonable rent reduction
• Advice on talking to/negotiating with Landlords
• Meeting Frequency (now twice a week)

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Audio-only Download

• What is allowed in a Level 4 lockdown/our recommendation
• Direct debit providers and customer payments
• Government subsidy for your staff
• Loans for businesses and the support banks are offering
• Advice on planning for the future of the industry
• ExerciseNZ website FAQ’s and daily update
• Advice on talking to Landlords about rent rebate
• Supplier engagement and advertising online products
• How ExerciseNZ is still operating remotely, we are here for you
• SMEAEP (our stress management programme) and online delivery
• The importance of exercise in a stressful climate
• Upcoming member resources
• Music licensing and online delivery platforms
• OneMusic for online delivery

Monday 23rd March 2020

Audio-only Download

• Trainers paying rent to gyms when gyms are closed
• Government subsidy criteria, general information
• Leasing out equipment as a gym
• Advice on planning for the future with staffing, facility function etc.
• GST payments for businesses
• Talking to your members about payments, staying around for the other side of COVID-19
• Platform/payment options for virtual classes/online delivery
• Physical distancing doesn’t mean social distancing – stay in touch
• New businesses and the government subsidy
• ExerciseNZ advocating for customers to use trainers online products
• Music Licencing, Facebook algorithm vs licenced music
• OneMusic for online delivery