let them play already

[Just Dave now]

kids at school anyway and surely not too hard for parents to distance

[Rookie]

BINGO

[C U Next Saturday]

If schools have returned , schools that have soccer programs have been able to continue

Why cant the JPL/JSL begin

At least , clubs would have a source of income which then could pay senior players

[SP999]

Yep, start it up FSA!

[Bomber]

Amazed games haven't started already. Weeks and weeks of pre-season shouldn't come in to it for kids. Understand some logistics need sorting but shouldn't be too hard.

[Rookie]

Hopefully after the June 7 or 8 restrictions come into play the season can kick off, so hopefully June 12, 13 and 14 is the return date, no cup rounds, play till the end of October and will still be a normal league season, obviously summer sports will come into play for soccer clubs and some parents, they will need to make a choice on whether they pull little Jimmy out of soccer to start his cricket season

But agree LET THEM PLAY ALREADY FFS

[Popeye Magoo]

I must concur. There have been no issues with interaction in schools so why this is on hold still is rather puzzling. Even playgrounds are open, and I am seeing kids do all sorts of team activities on ovals and parks everywhere.

[Con M]

New Federal Govt guidelines to be unveiled today:

Grandparents told to stay away;

Just one parent to attend sporting events;

Balls to be wiped with disinfectant during breaks in play;

Clubs installing protective barriers @ canteens;

Players to shower and change at home;

Staggering arrival times of teams;

Players to place their equipment bags 1.5 metres apart;

No handshakes, high-fives, huddles/celebrations;

No spitting or nasal clearing on the field.

[wacker]

Looks like games to be back on for weekend of the 27-28th June, Woman's & Junior games at this stage

[footballnut]

Now that they can play 20 on a pitch, can they at least start playing friendlies? at least even amongst the same club juniors e.g U12 JPL vs U12 JSL from the same club