Online Form - Outdoor Exercise Permit

Outdoor Exercise Permit - Conditions of Use

1. A permit holder will hold a permit in Zone 1 or Zone 2 for six (6) or twelve (12) month period. The designated areas/zones will be determined by the City of Busselton.  One (1) fee permit per location will applicable.
2. Due care must be taken while using the grounds and sprinklers must not be covered under any circumstances. Where possible fitness activities will take place away from match playing areas.
3. The City of Busselton reserves the right to close the park at short notice if the need arises.
4. Unauthorised use of parks or facilities may bring disciplinary action to the permit holder concerned.
5. Rubbish shall be placed in the bins provided. Any keys issued must be returned at the end of each season.
6. No vehicles, tents or vans are permitted onto the grounds at any time without prior permission being granted by the City of Busselton.
7. It is a breach of By-laws to take alcohol onto, or consume alcohol on any park without written permission from the City of Busselton.
8. Times and dates for fitness activities must be applied for by submission of the Outdoor Exercise Permit Application Form which is to be lodged with copies of training certification and any other documents requested by the City of Busselton.
9. To pay the City of Busselton the fees and charges incurred. The permit will not commence until all fees associated with the permit are paid in full.  Payment of the hiring fees shall not confer any rights of use of the grounds other than for those specific approved times and periods.
10. That the booking entitles the permit holder to hold the booking in a public open space, however does not give the permit holder exclusive rights to the area. Members of the public have the right to use the area whilst the booking is in progress.  It is not acceptable for the permit holder to request the public to move to another location to enable the booking to take up that position.  The permit holder recognises that they are using a public open space.
11. Occasional hire of sports grounds, playing fields and public open space may be granted on written application to the Chief Executive officer, provided that such use does not interfere with any seasonal use.
12. All outdoor exercise operators shall maintain all of the equipment and materials required to conduct their fitness activities at their own expense. Any materials or equipment deemed unsafe by the City shall be removed.
13. Outdoor Exercise Operators shall arrange their own Public Liability Insurance with a minimum value of $10 million cover. The public liability insurance must be in place, with a copy supplied to the City prior to a permit being issued.
14. Regular grounds maintenance is required throughout both the winter and summer permit seasons and all operators shall be respectful of this maintenance. Users shall not remove posts or fencing around the grounds being maintained. No maintenance is scheduled purposefully during user bookings, if this occurs please contact our office to check the booking schedule.
15. Cancellation of a booking must be received in writing.
16. The permit holder is responsible for inspecting sports grounds, playing fields and public open space associated with the facility prior to the commencement of each hire period to ensure that they are free from obstacles and hazards. All reasonable steps must be taken to ensure the hirer is satisfied that there is no reasonable risk of injury from the facility to any person participating in the hirer’s activities.
17. Permission must be sought from the City prior to the use of amplification or music. Music and amplification must not commence prior to 8.00am on weekends and 7.00am on weekdays.  All noise must cease by 6.00pm on weekdays and weekends. 
18. To comply with all statutes, By-Laws or regulations relating to the booked location or the use thereof and any order or requisition made thereunder. Should a permit holder breach the conditions set out in the permit, the City has the ability to cancel the permit, effective immediately.
19. To indemnify the City of Busselton against any claim, loss or expense which may be made or arise as a result of the use of the booked location.
20. Permit must be produced on request from a City Officer.