Steam Room and Sauna

HEALTH & HYGIENE

• Stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and seek testing
• Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow (not your hands)
• Wash/sanitise your hands regularly
• Please observe 1.5m physical distancing at all times
• Shower before entering the pool after using the sauna/steam room
• The use of a towel is required at all times

SAFETY

• Hot weather policy: The steam room and sauna is closed when the temperature for Oaklands Park is 35 Degrees Celsius or higher (Bureau of Meteorology).
• For your safety, please follow the instructions from Centre Staff at all times
• All persons use the sauna/steam room at their own risk
• Please ensure you take a break after 20 minutes in the Steam Room or Sauna
• Drink enough water to stay hydrated
• Usage of the sauna/steam room is restricted to persons age 16 & over
• The following individuals should not use the sauna/steam room:
  • pregnant women
  • persons with heart conditions or ailments
  • persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
  • persons with any condition that could predispose them to further aggravation of their pre-existing condition or injury

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND ITEMS

• Use of any oils or creams is prohibited
• Shaving of any hair is not permitted
• Any form of exercise is prohibited in the sauna/steam room
• The use of cameras, video recorders & smart phones is prohibited
• Abusive, disruptive, aggressive, or offensive behaviour and language is not permitted
• Do not pour any liquids or oils on the equipment

ATTIRE

• Appropriate bathing attire is to be worn at all times:
• Underwear and lingerie are strictly prohibited
• Nudity is strictly prohibited
• Articles of clothing such as street wear, cut-off jeans, t-shirts, bike-pants, leotards, casual wear and sporting wear are strictly prohibited
• Only recognised swimwear, made from lycra and nylon is to be worn in the steam room and sauna
  
  Please be considerate of other patrons using the sauna/steam room.