WARRNAMBOOL and District Football Netball League is sticking with its June 24 d-day despite its neighbouring competition pulling the pin on its season this week.
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The Hampden league announced on Wednesday night it would not run senior football and netball seasons in 2020 with uncertainty around return to play restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic weighing heavily in the decision.
It has committed to running junior football and netball competitions if it was permitted under government regulations and guidelines.
No decision would be made on Hampden junior competitions and senior initiatives until the league received more clarity from the state government, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria.
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WDFNL president Kylie Murphy told The Standard the league's meeting would not be changed in light of the HFNL's news this week.
"It will be up to the presidents in our league to make a final decision on the season when we meet on the 24th," she said.
"That includes junior fixtures and depending on the easing of more restrictions."
The Victorian government is expected to announce further easing of restrictions, which will come into effect on June 21 at 11.59pm.
The Mininera and District league will also meet to discuss its plans for season 2020 on June 22.
Football and netball in the south-west has been on hiatus since the height of the coronavirus in March.
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Sean Hardeman
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
