Port Fairy Basketball Association juniors return to play

She hopes one can be established for girls in their early teens.

Hynes said there were plenty of girls coming through the association's Aussie Hoops program for 5 to 10 year olds.

The president said only a couple of girls were involved in the under 12 and under 14 combined competition at present.

PFBA's junior competitions are back in action tonight thanks to the state government's latest round of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

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Indoor contact sport can resume in groups of up to 20 people with a cap of 150 patrons (subject to density quotient).

Hynes said the association had decided to only allow one spectator per player for the opening night.

Spectators are required to wear a mask while in the Campbell Street stadium.

The under 12 and under 14 combined competition (mixed) and the 17 and under boys competition are returning.

Round one was played in July before the state's second coronavirus lockdown put fixtures on hold.

Six rounds will be played with final one on December 23.

Hynes said there wouldn't be finals as the priority was get to kids back on court before Christmas.

The president explained only currently registered players would take part in the rest of the shortened season.

She said there would be an opportunity for newcomers soon as the association hopes to have a new junior season going in term one 2021.

Hynes said the PFBA had been in regular consultation with Moyne Shire Council and Basketball Victoria in the lead up to indoor sport's return.

"We are very happy and very nervous because it's just been such a messy year," she said of the opening night.

"But we're thrilled, we tossed and turned about whether we should continue the season just because we're running out of time to complete it."

The association wants to bring back its adult competition next year.

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