Confidence for junior league return

Pending changes to the current health trend, NSW Rugby League has given the green light for clubs to start training on July 1 before competitions can start on July 18.

While the effect the financial implications have on Group Nine senior clubs is yet to be known, Bidgee regional manager David Skinner is confident it won't affect the junior league season starting.

"Regardless of where we end up with the senior competitions I don't think there is any doubt the junior competitions go ahead," Skinner said.

"They don't have the worries with money and gate takings, contracts and stuff like that so there is definitely no reason why kids can't get some joy before the year is out."

Skinner believes it is critical however there is plenty more work to be done to see the resumption of the senior competition.

The Bidgee region board meets on Wednesday night to discuss the current situation before more information will be sent to groups and clubs.

"We are aware of some of the difficulties but in case we are not across them all we are meeting with the region (on Wednesday night) and the groups next week," Skinner said.

"By that time we should have got both legal and government advice and will be in a better position to see how we go forward from there."

More advice on the future of community sport is expected to come down from the government on Friday.

"NSWRL are also working towards new policies in regards to player contracts," Skinner said.

"We can't sit on our hands and present it as its always been, that could be really damaging. The key thing is to protect the clubs with the decisions we make in conjunction with the ones we don't make but follow from our government."

Clubs will be given the final say on the competition structure with the feeling at least one full round will be required.

Skinner has been pleased with the feedback he has received from clubs and players on how they are approaching the current situation.

"Health is most important. It's a new world and clubs are getting used to it, they're generally quite positive about playing again," he said.

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