Canberra junior rugby league teams will be free to start training as soon as they appoint a coronavirus officer, but senior participants are still waiting for clarity about the future of their seasons.
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Cross-border complications continue to cause confusion in Canberra sports, with some teams eligible to train but other unsure if they are able to use venues.
Canberra rugby league is affiliated to the NSW rugby league, with the head organisation clearing the way for juniors to start training in small groups with a view to restarting games in mid-July.
Canberra senior rugby union teams also started training this week, with officials to host an online forum on Wednesday night to give players, coaches and administrators answers about the coming weeks.
But Canberra Raiders Cup teams and lower senior grades are not allowed to train because of insurance issues, with players awaiting direction from NSWRL headquarters.
"Our primary aim has been to get the kids on the field for the physical and mental wellbeing," said Canberra Region Rugby League boss Mark Vergano.
"It's actually come out close to the timeframes we've been thinking about. Training can begin shortly once the COVID plans are submitted. It will be aerobic training for a couple of weeks, and contact training for NSW clubs from July 1 and competition from July 18.
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"But we've still got to work through some issues with the ACT government. I think we're moving in the right direction, so it's very positive."
Junior soccer and Australian football teams have also been telling parents and players about plans to restart training now coronavirus protocols have been submitted to the ACT government.
Outdoor groups can train in groups of 20 if approved by their individual codes, while indoor sports are also making a return with indoor cricket relaunched at Weston Creek this week.
Some junior competitions have flagged the prospect of scrapping finals to maximise playing time for all participants this year, while senior teams are trying to work out if a 10 or 12-week season is feasible.
All winter sports have been working with their summer counterparts to discuss sharing of venues and facilities if their seasons overlap.
The ACT government has waived ground-hiring fees until September to help clubs cope with lost revenue and sponsorships.
"It has been complicated [with ACT and NSW restrictions], but we'll probably arrive at the same destination. We're just taking different routes," Vergano said.
"That's understandable. Everyone is dealing with unique circumstances, but there is plenty of good will and a lot of negotiation. There is a lot of positivity around what we're doing, the cross-border just makes it a bit more difficult.
"When we get back it won't look like it did before. There will be restrictions on spectators and how we configure games to deal with this. But just seeing kids running around as a group ... the social benefit is really important. Hopefully we're coming out the other side and we have to be patient with that."