Tamworth Netball Association president Bec McKenzie can't wait for Saturday.
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Netball will finally be back following a hectic period preparing for the season.
The association had to scrap their initial COVID-19 safety plan and re-do the whole thing at the start of the month.
But they got there.
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"It's very exciting," McKenzie said.
"Everyone's just keen to get back on court. I could tell them they have to paint their faces blue and dress as chickens and they would as long as they can play."
The major issue for the netball association was the limit of 500 participants at a sporting event.
Being played all at the same venue created a major headache.
However, TNA was granted an exemption to be able to run as two venues - indoors and outdoors - which made things slightly easier.
To make sure they don't go over the limit, each team is allowed a maximum of 23 members - including coaches and parents - court side.
There is also longer breaks between games so there's no crossover of teams on the courts and McKenzie said the netball community had been supportive.
"To have it restricted to 500 was quite tricky. Everyone's taken that really well and appreciated they are getting a competition this year," she said.
McKenzie also said Netball NSW played a huge part in getting a competition running.
"We've been very well supported by Netball NSW," she said.
"What they've done is phenomenal and has allowed us to get a season up and running."
The Saturday competition will be run over 10 regular rounds followed by the grand final where first plays second.
Find out more about TNA's safety protocols on their Facebook page.