Proposed season dates for Macleay's sporting codes

Under the current NSW Public Health Order, community sporting clubs are allowed to train in groups of 10 with social-distancing measures enforced.

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Both golf and horse racing have continued competitions, albeit under COVID-19 restrictions. Greyhound racing also lifted travel restrictions as of June 1.

Here is what we know so far on some of the Macleay's sporting codes and activities return to play dates:

Junior Sport

Competitions for players 18 years and under can restart from July 1.

Gymnasiums, yoga, indoor pools and dance studios

Can re-open as of June 13. There must be 10 people per class and 100 people in an indoor venue with pools and saunas operating with restricted numbers

Rugby League

Group Three Rugby League was supposed to start on May 2. However, as reported last week only three clubs have indicated a willingness to play this year, so the code is on hold until 2021.

It's not yet clear if the Macleay Valley Mustangs, would be able to play in another group by invitation.

No word yet on the Hastings League.

Football

Football Mid North Coast chairman Mike Parsons said planning has started to get junior and senior competitions going in 2020 but no starting dates have been confirmed.

Macleay Netball

A proposed start date of July 18 has been set.

Rugby Union

Bob Wilson, of Mid North Coast Rugby Union has previously stated to the Argus if canteens and bars are unable to operate at grounds it'll be unlikely a season will go ahead. However, a revised fixture has been released with a July 18 start date.

Aussie Rules

A date has not been finalised with Northern NSW AFL manager, Simon Smyth, outlining a possible July return.