Football Far North Coast general manager Steve Mackney said the decision made today by the NSW Government locks in place the region's plans for football matches to resume on Juiy 25.

"From the littlest children (the Mini-Roos) to the Under-16s that is the date when we have planned to start the season," Mackney told the Lismore App.

"This announcement gives a level of certainty to the date of July 25."

The NSW Government said that community sport competitions can restart for those aged 18 years and under from July 1.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard cautioned that COVID-19 safety plans for each activity or sport are critical to enable community sort to restart.

“Sport and businesses will need to do things a little differently than in pre-COVID-19 times and following their safety plan is key to keeping people safe,” Hazzard said.

“Re-opening kids’ sporting competitions on 1 July gives groups and local government which manages many of these facilities, time to work through all the new changes.”

Acting Minister for Sport, Geoff Lee, said indoor and outdoor community sports for those aged 18 years and under are ready to return from 1 July.

“Children and young people will be thrilled they can get together with friends and teammates again and I am sure parents will welcome the news too,” Lee said.

“NSW loves sport, and I am so pleased clubs and organisations will now be able to plan their fixtures list for their seasons to resume.”

A decision on a potential return date for adult community sport will be made at a later stage, said Lee..