In accordance to Monday's directive from Netball NSW, the Shoalhaven Netball executive released a statement explaining there can be no competitions (indoor or outdoor) or team training held until further notice - meaning the SNA representative carnival, scheduled for Sunday, March 22 has been cancelled.

This decision, to postpone until at least May 2, falls in line with Monday's message from Netball NSW CEO Carolyn Campbell.

Netball NSW wishes to advise that it has adopted the following guidance with regard to all community netball competitions.

To assist with infection control and in the absence of a defined position on community sport from Government, it is the strong recommendation of Netball NSW that all community netball competitions in NSW should be suspended until Saturday, May 2.

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This, in our view, includes all activity: playing, training, grading, umpire training etc. - at all levels up to and including metro league/regional league.

However, we note that some of these activities may be subject to a risk analysis on a case by case basis.

While this is obviously an unfortunate disruption to the netball season, Netball NSW believes that a blanket guidance such as this leaves all associations, clubs, players, coaches, officials and administrators in the state in the same position while we watch developments around COVID-19.

It is important to note that the season is not being cancelled.

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At this time, the recommended action is seen as a socially responsible position for the netball community in NSW to take.

Netball NSW will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

A formal update will be provided on Wednesday, April 15.

This update will include the latest information on competition start dates plus advice on recommencing training etc.

If the situation is to change significantly, an update will be provided earlier.

The reason for the guidance applying at the level of metro league/regional league and below is purely based on the volume of people congregating at any given time.

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We note that some associations may consider certain activities could proceed (e.g. training in small groups) due to your own circumstances and where there is a reduced risk.

At this stage, no decision has been made on the upcoming senior (June 6-8) and junior (July 4-6) state titles.

But Netball NSW intends to make a decision on them by April 15 and May 13 respectively.

In terms of the Premier League, which features the South Coast Blaze, an update will be provided on April 15 - with the competition likely yo be pushed back at least until May 6.

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