Covid-19 Traffic Light System at QPGC effective 3rd December 2021

Dear members,

As you will all be aware, on Friday 3rd December 2021 New Zealand will be moving from our current Covid-19 Alert Level System to the new Traffic Light System. It minimises the impact of COVID-19 through 3 settings — Red, Orange, and Green. The framework will continue to protect New Zealanders, while also providing more certainty and new opportunities.

The Board has an obligation and responsibility to provide a safe environment for all, and to act in the members best interests even if that does not, and cannot be, in all the members’ best interest. 

The Queens Park Board have reviewed all information currently available and in light of the restrictions the club would have to operate under, have made the decision to adopt the “Vaccine Pass Required” policy for the upstairs lounge only, effective as of Friday 3 December 2021. While we respect the individual choice to not receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and regret having to turn away people from using our facility, it is our focus to provide a safe environment for members.

We understand that there is a short turn around with receiving this information and the mandate day, we are relying on members to do their best to adhere to the rules outlined below. As for mandating the upstairs lounge to a “Vaccinated Area Only” we will be unable to check Vaccine Passports all the time, and we trust that members will respect and adhere to the ruling. Please note that once the members have had sufficient time to sort Vaccine Passports, checking these will become more frequent.

What does this look like moving forward?

Area: Golf Course

RED:  Golf can be played without requiring a vaccination certificate (subject to restrictions under RED)

ORANGE: Golf can be played without requiring a vaccination certificate (subject to restrictions under ORANGE)

GREEN: Golf can be played without requiring a vaccination certificate

Area: Clubhouse Lounge

This will be a Verified Vaccination Area and will only be open to fully vaccinated personnel at all times. (Please do not embarrass yourselves & others by going upstairs when you know you shouldn’t)

Area: Clubhouse Downstairs 

RED: This area will be open to all, however physical distancing and masks will be required

ORANGE: This area will be open to all, however physical distancing and masks are encouraged

GREEN: TBC

Area: Proshop 

RED: This area will be open to all, however distancing and masks will be required

ORANGE: This area will be open to all, however distancing and masks will be encouraged

As we move into the traffic light system people are required to have a My Vaccine Pass QR Code. If you need assistance with this, please ask Alissa in the proshop and she will help you out. Please note that you require your licence or passport. Alternatively, you can head into any pharmacy or phone 0800 222 478.

A reminder to everyone that scanning in using the QR Code or manual sign in sheet is mandatory under all colours on the traffic light system. Please ensure you play your part and sign in each time.

Should a member or guest be unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition, they must produce a Government Mandated Vaccination Exemption before being allowed to enter a vaccinated certified area. 

It is important to continue good hygiene practices, so we ask that you wash and or sanitise your hands on arrival and before heading upstairs. Remember to wipe down your table before you leave using the sanitising wipes located at the bar.

It is encouraged that we wear a mask where possible unless seated, eating, drinking or playing. 

We appreciate your patience and cooperation. 

Thanks,

QPGC Board