Personal Training Licence

FAQ's

• Approved locations

  Read the list of pre-approved personal training sites. 

• What activities can I run?

  The following activities are permitted, subject to approval and licence agreement with Council:

  • Gym sessions (with or without weights, skipping ropes, fit balls)
  • Boxing and pad training
  • Organised aerobic activity
  • Running groups
  • Circuit training
  • Yoga / Pilates
  • A combination of any of the above.

  The following activities are not permitted:

  • Organised ball sports such as soccer, rugby, football
  • Use of amplified music or voice equipment
  • Offering the sale of clothing, merchandise, equipment, refreshments, goods, services or products
  • Static training on or along the foreshore of the City of Port Phillip’s six beaches:
    • Elwood
    • St Kilda
    • Middle Park
    • South Melbourne
    • Port Melbourne
    • Sandridge.

  The following restrictions apply:

  • The maximum number of open space allocations is eight per licence
  • The maximum number of permits Council will issue is 100
  • The maximum number of signs to be displayed is one per personal trainer or fitness group
  • All permits will expire on 30 June and will be valid for up to one year only.

• How many people can attend my sessions?

  The maximum number of participants per session is 15. This may be lower at some locations.

• Booking a ground

  You will be invited to create an account with our online booking system if your application is approved. The system is called Optimo. You will need to book for the specific location/s and time/s outlined in your licence as there might be multiple operators in one area. 

  There are restrictions on the number of personal trainers and fitness groups that can operate in the same location at a given time. No consideration will be given to applications that attempt to ‘blanket book’ a location (such as from 6 am to 8 pm each day).

• Can I get a refund?

  No refund of license fees will be provided for personal trainers and fitness groups wishing to cancel their license prior to the expiry date.
  
  Licenses are allocated on a financial year basis (July 1 to June 30)