A potential starting date in June looms although that could change such is the fluid nature of the current COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the globe.

"The edict from Football Federation Australia in correspondence with the federal and state governments is that there will be no grassroots football played until May 31," Parsons said.

"Having said that with football, our best case scenario where we can continue with a season is a plan for a 10-week competition.

"If we get beyond that date, there is not a genuine delivery of service and we will then focus on having a festival of football at the end of the year."

That festival of football concept could be made up of games involving six, nine, 10 or 11-a-side depending on player and ground availability where it would run into the new year.

"We're swimming in unknown waters, but we're diligently liaising with Northern New South Wales Football, FFA and all our member zones," Parsons said.

"When there is an opportunity where we will be able to commence sport we will try to, but the game of football isn't an issue at the moment.

"The issue is the health of our community so it will be important for us to integrate as a society when this is all over and sport will be a factor that enables us to do that."

Parsons admitted work continued behind the scenes with all clubs being contacted.

"We're still paddling like a duck underwater while appearing calm on top to ensure we can have a delivery of our sport," he said.

Meanwhile, FMNC has been keeping young players involved with online training courses implementing video sessions and weekly webinars.

"We want to engage with our participants as best as we can," Parsons said.

"I'm very mindful of the impact a lot of the shutdown will have on our younger generation and a sociological point of view is that it's important we can offer them some form of backyard sport and education.

"We're extending that by training our coaches so they can deliver one-on-one sessions for players in their own homes."

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