The chance of community sport returning with crowds has been played down by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro.
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With the current regional lockdown extended until at least September 10, what life will look like when more freedom is granted remains very uncertain.
However after the latest extensions, which puts Dubbo close to a month of lockdown, Barilaro admitted some 'high-risk situations' could still be prohibited in order for the community to open back up.
"My view is if we are lifting the restrictions in the regions, at this stage it is to go back to pre-lockdown conditions," Barilaro said.
"But if the way to open up the regions was to pull out some of the high-risk situations or sectors, and community sports could be one of them with crowds, but it meant the rest of your restrictions could be lifted, then I would actually... my sense at the moment is that community sport with crowds is probably on the chopping block for the season."
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It only adds to the difficulties facing those few sporting administrators who have not given up on their competitions for 2021.
The Central West Rugby Union, Western Premier League, and Dubbo Netball Association seasons have already been cancelled but the Group 11 board is determined to finish its season.
Group 11 announced earlier this week they are willing to go into late October to complete the season if that's what it takes.
The start for summer sports could also be impacted if Barilaro's fears hold true, but crowds are less of an issue there.
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