The Group 16 Senior Rugby League Clubs at its General Meeting last night (Wednesday 10th June) voted to suspend the Group 16 Senior Competition for Season 2020.
The decision made took into consideration also for the health, safety and well being of our communities, players, officials, volunteers and supporters.
The delegates from each club further considered the financial impact the drought, bush fires and COVID-19 Pandemic has had all our local businesses, communities and sponsors which would make it difficult for Senior Rugby League Clubs to be financially viable for season 2020.
The Clubs and Group 16 Board will now work together to continue the Under 18 Competition and are working in partnership with the Group 16 Minor League to include the Under 18s Competition to be played the remainder of this season after the Under 16s on Saturdays.
It is important to all clubs to retain and build the Under 18s Competition this season and support this initiative.
Senior Clubs and Official are asked to support the Group 16 Minor League Competition in every possible way to ensure are younger players continue to play Rugby League in 2020.
The Group 16 Board and all Clubs are committed to working hard to ensure the Senior Competition returns in an even stronger position next season 2021.
