Queensland Health has published the Public Health and Social Measures linked to vaccination status Direction. The Public Health Directions (PHD) are law and come into effect at 5.00 am on 17th December 2021.

Please be advised that this direction has NOT been imposed by the Bay Islands Golf Club Inc, it is the LAW. The following information applies to our Club and we trust that everyone will abide by these requirements and any aggressive or confrontational behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Members and Visitors who are within the clubhouse precinct may be asked to provide proof of their vaccination status.

Golf Operations

1. Unvaccinated people can play golf, including associated activities i.e. golf course practice facilities.
2. Unvaccinated people can play golf in the same group as fully vaccinated People.
3. Unvaccinated people can share a golf cart with a vaccinated golfer.
4. Unvaccinated people cannot eat and drink in the clubhouse and surroundings.

Coaching

1. Unvaccinated people can coach and be coached.

Clubhouse

There are different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons:

1. Vaccinated people can use all hospitality services of a golf club facility.
2. Unvaccinated patrons CANNOT ENTER the clubhouse to collect takeaway food and beverages for consumption whilst playing golf or for purposes associated with playing golf, i.e., paying fees, hiring buggies, etc.
3. Two toilet facilities are provided on the course. One is adjacent to Sharmans Shack at the 4^th Tee area and the other across the road from the 9^th Tee area.

Bay Islands Golf Club Inc.
Lot 2 Gordon Road
MACLEAY ISLAND

Ph: 07 3409 5299

The Government requirements regarding entry into the club and golf play are changing regularly. The above requirements at 17 December 2021 are for ALL persons, members, guests, and visitors and may change at any time according to Government direction.

URGENT NOTICE ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS –

The original Qld Government previously introduced regulations for COVID compliance are still in place for ALL members and visitors.

• There will be NO paper sign-in for COVID for all persons entering the club.
• ALL PATRONS for dining, entertainment, alcohol consumption on-premises, and golf MUST sign in ELECTRONICALLY using their phone camera.
• If you do not have a phone with a camera or just do not have your phone then the staff MUST sign you in electronically using the club mobile.
  NO EXCEPTIONS – There are massive fines and the club could be closed. If you do not obey the new rules you will be denied entry to the club or asked to leave. See the signs at the club entrance. Please obey the rules – they are state-wide and all venues must obey or lose their licence.

The Government requirements regarding entry into the club and golf play are changing regularly. At this stage there we have been advised that there will be a requirement for ALL persons, members, guests, and visitors to have evidence of double vaccinations on their Government App, Medicare App, or on their Electronic sign-in via the Check-In Queensland  App.

President: Lee Petersen
Vice President: Ian Gilleard
Secretary: Gloria Hodder
Treasurer: Moya Fox

Club Captain: Laurie Fleming
Ladies Captain: Rhonda Chapman
Committee: Shane Cardile, Lyn Robertson, Stewart Lind
House Committee Representative: vacant