Current Lay of the Land
Fellow Colts,
I thought it a pertinent time to let you all know the current lay of the land regarding playing Junior Rugby League this year.
The Paddington Colts have been at the forefront of negotiations with the Roosters Junior League President regarding the safeguards and guidelines that would be required in this environment. These are to allow us to the best job possible to ensure the safety of all Colts should the season restart.
We have been told that these requests will be answered on 1 June when the NSWRL guidelines are handed down for the start of play.
We have no idea how onerous these guidelines will be and how difficult they may be to implement but we will know in a week or so.
My opinion, from discussions I have had and only an opinion at this stage is the competition will go ahead in a six or seven-week format after a couple of weeks training beginning 1 July and six rounds and a final for 1 and 2 and games for 3, 4, 5, and 6 on Finals day.
There will be strict social distancing for spectators, strict cleanliness and sanitising requirements before and after games.
I have also formally requested through the Roosters Junior League President that the transfer rules be relaxed this year. So anyone wishing to play will be able to get a game. Teams with only 6 or 7 players are not lost to the code.
As soon as I get the guidelines next week, I will discuss with the Colts Executives and we will send you more solid information.
For us to be ready, all coaches / managers, please ensure that you have registered and are ready to go.
Many Thanks
Bob Tate
Secretary, Paddington Colts Sports
0418477010 | secretary@paddingtoncolts.com.au
I thought it a pertinent time to let you all know the current lay of the land regarding playing Junior Rugby League this year.
The Paddington Colts have been at the forefront of negotiations with the Roosters Junior League President regarding the safeguards and guidelines that would be required in this environment. These are to allow us to the best job possible to ensure the safety of all Colts should the season restart.
We have been told that these requests will be answered on 1 June when the NSWRL guidelines are handed down for the start of play.
We have no idea how onerous these guidelines will be and how difficult they may be to implement but we will know in a week or so.
My opinion, from discussions I have had and only an opinion at this stage is the competition will go ahead in a six or seven-week format after a couple of weeks training beginning 1 July and six rounds and a final for 1 and 2 and games for 3, 4, 5, and 6 on Finals day.
There will be strict social distancing for spectators, strict cleanliness and sanitising requirements before and after games.
I have also formally requested through the Roosters Junior League President that the transfer rules be relaxed this year. So anyone wishing to play will be able to get a game. Teams with only 6 or 7 players are not lost to the code.
As soon as I get the guidelines next week, I will discuss with the Colts Executives and we will send you more solid information.
For us to be ready, all coaches / managers, please ensure that you have registered and are ready to go.
Many Thanks
Bob Tate
Secretary, Paddington Colts Sports
0418477010 | secretary@paddingtoncolts.com.au