Sports administrators will be hoping for good news when Barr updates restriction plans on Friday, but it's unlikely he will ease measures to allow competitions or training to return in the short term.

Canberra recorded 14 Covid cases on Thursday, while regional NSW is in lockdown until at least September 10 after the state recorded more than 1000 cases.

Winter codes have already delayed competitions, but further setbacks put them on a collision course with summer sports, who will be hoping to begin on time in coming months.

The ACT government's initial recovery plan included a return to training in phase two of restrictions after an outbreak, but the Delta variant has forced health officials to change their approach.

"I need to be clear that for the next several months, the entirety of spring, careful management is going to be necessary," Barr said.

"We have a very delicate balancing act over the next three months ... to step out of lockdown gently."

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If restrictions were eased next month to allow sport to return, summer codes would still likely be impeded after factoring in a grace period for fitness, remaining rounds and finals.

Canberra's top AFL, rugby union, rugby league, hockey and soccer codes also have to factor in restrictions across the border in their plans, as they feature NSW teams.

Canberra Region Rugby League general manager Mark Vergano said due to the cross-border nature, they needed all the information in front of them before they made any decisions.

"I can't give you a picture until we understand what the ACT are also going to do," he said.

"We'll watch closely [on Friday] ... and then once we understand those, we'll consult with our clubs next week and we'll progress from there to make some decisions."

Despite the logistical headache for several codes due to the inclusion of NSW teams, AFL Canberra has no plans of leaving its Queanbeyan sides out. A spokesperson said it would be unfair to not include them in finals and it was not a scenario they were considering.

"If regional NSW clubs cannot participate in the finals series, AFL Canberra will consult with all affected clubs regarding a different approach," they said.

There are no NSW sides in Canberra's top basketball and netball leagues, leaving netball administrators hopeful finals could still be played. ACT Basketball chief executive officer David Simpson said they were looking at pushing back their summer season to allow them to finish their winter season.

"It will all depend on how long, or if there is any further lockdown, and what the transition out of lockdown looks like," he said.

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