NSW deputy premier John Barilaro says crowds at community sporting events in 2021 are unlikely

With the current regional lockdown extended until at least September 10, what life will look like when more freedom is granted remains very uncertain.

However after the latest extensions, which will see the Central West suffer at least a month-long lockdown, Barilaro admitted some "high-risk situations" could still be prohibited in order for the community to open back up.

"My view is if we are lifting the restrictions in the regions, at this stage it is to go back to pre-lockdown conditions," Barilaro said.

"But if the way to open up the regions was to pull out some of the high-risk situations or sectors, and community sports could be one of them with crowds, but it meant the rest of your restrictions could be lifted, then I would actually ... my sense at the moment is that community sport with crowds is probably on the chopping block for the season."

It only adds to the difficulties facing sporting administrators, clubs and participants as they look to find a way to complete their seasons in a region that has not had a COVID-19 case in over a year.

Group 10 on Friday flagged a potential return to training when the lockdown ends on September 10, with a five team finals series to then commence on Saturday, September 25.

If that goes to plan, the Group 10 grand final would be then held on the weekend of October 16-17.

Meanwhile, the Central West Rugby Union board decided to cancel the rest of its 2021 season on Monday.

The start for summer sports could also be impacted, with the Bathurst Orange Inter-District Cricket competition flagged for an early October kick-off.

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