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Notification of the Renewal / Extension of Operation of a Gym or Sports School
Basic information
Institutional Body
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
Description
The procedure concerns the notification of the renewal or extension of the operation of a Gymnasium or Sports School. It is addressed to citizens, businesses and legal persons.
At a glance
Points of Service | Regions, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional Directorate or Department of Sports and Culture (depending on the organisational structure of the Region) |
Digital provision points | |
Number of Documents | 0 |
Cost | 200 € |
Deadline of Implementation | 5 days |
Process Diagram |
Conditions
Business recommendation (individual, corporate) *For company recommendation see link below
The applicant shall be a TAXISnet code holder.
To meet all the building conditions and obligations of the existing legal framework for the establishment: - The total gym/sport school space: - a) is an area of up to 100 sq.m., not including outdoor and semi-terrestrial spaces and auxiliaries (storages, lifts, boiler, etc.) and (b) has the necessary static adequacy. - The total useful area used by the residentials for training or learning sport is an area equal to or greater than 70 sq. - The minimum height of each area is 2.6 m. - Minimum area of useful area per trainee is 5 sq.m. - The total area of use of at least 2 rooms with provision for the safety of the personal objects and with a minimum surface area of at least 50 m. per cent.
The exercise of the trainees is not carried out in underground spaces which are characterized as auxiliary by the provisions of General Building Regulations (G.B.B.)
- The operation of the gym does not produce sound emissions and does not cause nuisance to the locals. - There is a bathroom with at least 2 sprinklers for hot and cold water for each locker room - Existence of hydraulic installation for cleaning and drainage of toilets as well as sanitary basins. Natural or artificial ventilation lining with durable tiles on the entire surface of the walls at least up to a height of 1.70 m. - Durable and non-slip coating on the entire surface of the floors, Doors that open from the outside to the inside. At least one sink per two toilets - Operation of 2 toilets (one for men and one for women) for the trainees for a capacity of up to 80 trainees and operation of an additional lavatory for every additional 40 trainees
The building has a safe and harmless electrical installation and full ventilation.
The building has a certificate of active fire protection.
The gym or sports school is housed in a single space, which is proprietary / has been leased by the person concerned.
Fulfilment of special building conditions if required by the sports federation.
Regarding the owner or the legal representative (for cases of Legal Entity by Private Law): Interested parties must not to have the attribute of civil servant, local government employee, or Legal Entity under Private Law employee a) Interested parties must not have been convicted or prosecuted for the following offenses with irrevocable commission for crime, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, lawyer infidelity, bribery, oppression, infidelity related to service, breach of duty, crime against sexual freedom or and economic exploitation sexual trafficking, trafficking, possession and use of drugs, even if the of-fense is statute-barred b) Interested parties must not have been deprived of his political rights due to a conviction c) Interested parties should not be under custodial judicial support (full or partial) or under subsidiary support (full or partial) or in combination with the previous two, due to mental or mental disorder. d) Interested parties must not have been convicted for criminal and disciplinary offenses related to drug stimulation according to articles 128 G and 128 I and 130 law 2725/1999, as the three articles were added respectively, with articles 58.59 and 60 of Law 3057/2002 (GG 239/A/2002) Be tax and insurance informed, as well as for the Legal Entity by Private Law
The Director of the gym / sports school: a) is responsible for the elaboration of the internal regulations and for the control of the observance of all the specifications mentioned in the internal regulations, as well as in the existing provisions and is required b) is employed full time and will not works in more than one gym or sports school. In addition it is required: c) to hold a degree from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (TEFAA) of a Greek or equivalent foreign university. In case the diplomas have been obtained in educational institutions abroad, they have been recognized by SAEP or DOATAP d) to have at least three years experience in managing mass or individual learning or training programs e) not to have the capacity of civil servant, local government employee, or Legal Entity under Public Law employee f) has not been convicted or prosecuted by an irrevocable panel of a felony, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, lawyer infidelity, bribery, repression, service infidelity, breach of duty, sexual intercourse, trafficking, possession and use of drugs, even if the offense is statute-barred g) has not been deprived of his political rights as a result of a conviction h) should not be Wards of Court (full or partial) or subsidiary support (full or partial) or a combination of the two, due to mental or emotional disorder i) not to have been convicted for the criminal and disciplinary offenses of drug stimulation according to articles 128 G and 128 I and 130 Law 2725/1999, as the three articles were added respectively, with articles 58.59 and 60 of law 3057/2002 (GG 239/A/2002)
The gym/sport school should employ as teachers, trainers, trainers and coaches holders of a TEFA, Greek or an equivalent foreign HEI, or holders of a professional licence by the relevant state body.
In cases where services related to the preparation and monitoring of nutritional programmes are provided, the recruitment of a diploma in dietary or nutritionian or special sports scientist specialising in sporting nutrition is required.
The administrative/advisory staff of the gym/sport school will be proportionate to the extent of the services provided and the number of trainees.
The Gymnasium operates within the legal hours of operation, i.e. daily and Saturdays from 06.00 to 24.00 and Sunday 10.00 - 24.00.
The sole purpose of the gym or sports school is to provide services of physical exercise and sport or learning and the cultivation of recognized or non-sport (resulting from the charter).
For cases where the gym/sport school operates a canteen, there should be an operating licence.
For those under 18 years of age, the consent of the trainees shall be required in writing.
Within the gym/sports school area, not available for sale in vitamins and food supplements.
In order to register in the gym or athletic school, as well as in the yearly renewal of the registration, a special card will be kept, in which it will be confirmed by a doctor that the person concerned can be trained in the training sport. The gym managers will display the gym cards of the trainees during the audits carried out by the Certification and Control Committee of A.D. 9 of 219/2006.
At the gym/sports school there is a first aid pharmacy and any other assistance necessary to deal with injuries.
Starting the operation of the Gymnasium/Sports School has declared the launch of a trade in the relevant IOC.
Fees / Imposts
- Private gym or sports school (with notification evidence of an infringement payment) - in the event of an electronic submission via CSR, a photocopy of the evidence is sent to a bank account indicated by the EKE.Fee code1418Payment typeBank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Typee-Administrative Fee
What you will need
Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Notification of the Renewal / Extension of Operation of a Gym or Sports School
What you will need
1For the identification/legalisation of the person concerned, they shall be demonstrated in the region concerned or in the JEP operating as a CSR, - by the legal representative of legal persons: a certificate of the competent administrative or judicial authority with regard to the non-solvency of the company and a certificate of the competent administrative authority with respect to the legal representation of the company or - by the natural person: a photocopy of an identity card or other document such as a temporary attestation of the competent authority, passport, driving licence or individual health register of all insurers (from Article 3(4) of Law 2690/1999, as amended by Article 25 of Law 731/2008).Identification document
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Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
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Notes
If the notifier is a foreign citizen of a non Member State of the European Union, he shall show in the region concerned or in the JEP operating as a CSR or sends a photocopy of an existing residence permit allowing him to pursue an independent economic activity; if the notifier is an expatriate,he/she demonstrates to the relevant region or to the KEP acting as a CSR or send electronically a photocopy of a specific identity of a homogeneous or consular visa for repatriation.
Natural persons may send the above documents electronically.
2Building permit, architectural socketings, blocksDrawings/studies by an engineer/architect
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3Responsible Statement of a licensed electrician stating that the building has a safe and harmless electrical installation and complete ventilation, together with Annex B (Part A) of the FC 219/2006 (FEC 221/A/2006).Solemn Declaration
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4Ownership or Lease ContractProperty titles
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5The supporting documents required by each federation on a case-by-case basis for fulfilling specific building conditionsAdditional supporting documents
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6Active fire safety certificateCertification
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7Social Security ClearanceSocial Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
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8A copy of a criminal record of the owner and the director of the gym.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
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Ex officio (manual)Keep within business establishment
9A copy of the Degree of the Gymnasium, if the qualifications have been obtained in educational establishments abroad, have been recognized by the IAEA or the IAEA. A certificate of formality or other document proving that the Director of the Gymnasium/Sport School has at least three years of experience in managing programs of mass or individual learning.
DPAs documenting the Director’s full-time employment.
Responsible statement of the Director of the Gym for the conditions no. 10γ-10θProof of Study
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10Copies of T.E.F.A. of the teachers and if the qualifications have been obtained in educational establishments abroad, they have been recognized by the IATA or the IATAP or a copy of the licence to pursue a profession by the competent state body.Proof of Study
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11Work contract and Copies of relevant Degrees and if the qualifications have been obtained in educational establishments abroad, they have been recognized by the IATA or the IATAP for the Diploma, or a special nutritional or special athletic scientist (if services related to the drawing up and monitoring of nutritional programmes are provided).Proof of Work
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12Evidence of recruitment and employment of staff (DAC, etc.) of administrative/assistance staff of the gym/sport school.Proof of Work
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13A copy of the companys Statute and any amendments thereto or of the FEK (if the statute is published).Act of the management body of the legal person, which defines its representative vis-à-vis the District Administrator. A certificate of non-solvency. A certificate of non-bankruptcy and a certificate of assurance of the competent authority responsible for keeping the register of administrative or judicial authorities showing the name of the legal reprsentative.Legal documents from legal entities
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14Internal RegulationRegulation
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15Special canteen license in the gym or sport school (in case it exists)Permit
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16Starting declaration to the relevant IOC.Declaration
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17Special registration card at the gym of the persons concerned and an annual medical certificate of each person concerned.Other
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18Parents' consent documents for trainees under 18.Declaration
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19First aid pharmacopoeiaOther
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20Tax informationTax clearance certificate
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Legislation
- DescriptionAmendment of paragraph D of Article 4 of Presidential Decree 219/2006.Legal references
- DescriptionAmendment of Article 2 of Presidential Decree 219/2006 - Services provided.Legal references
- DescriptionAmendment of Articles 1 and 2 of Presidential Decree 219/2006 - Authorisation and service provided.Legal references
- DescriptionTo lay down the terms and conditions for the establishment and operation of private gymnasiums or private sports schools.Legal references
- DescriptionSimplification and Standardization of administrative procedures for the establishment and operation of private gymnasiums or private sports schools, the responsibility of the General Secretariat of Sports -Completion of procedures in the Civil Service Centres (K.E.P.) operating as Single Service Centres (C.E.).Legal references
About
Process code
476682
NACE code
93.13
Description of NACE code
Fitness facilities
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Languages supported
English
Remarks
A certificate is provided by the relevant Directorate of the Regional Unit responsible for the extension/transfer of Gymnasium or Sports School to a new building.