Members of the Echuca Moama Hockey Club are considering a series of proposals from the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association which could see junior hockey start as soon as July 17, with seniors to follow the week after.
The first proposal would see an 11-week junior and 10-week senior season, followed by semi and grand finals, with the season ending on October 17.
A second proposal would see the juniors play nine rounds, followed by semi and grand finals, with the year ending on September 19, before the start of September school holidays.
The third option would see an eight-week senior and nine-week junior season, all ending on September 19.
Club president Adam Thompson said the River Rats were anxious to get the season going.
“Everyone is pretty keen to do something,” he said.
“We have to get back to the league this week with which option we as a club would like to see.
“Hopefully in the next couple of days we get the responses back from members so we can submit to the league on Friday.
“The league will take on the advice from the clubs and make a decision as to what option they will take.”
Irrespective of the outcome, Thompson said the club was aiming to return to the training grounds next week.
“We obviously haven't been able to train together during the break,” he said.
“It's been up to players to do their own thing and stay fit and ready while we have been on break.
“Hopefully next week we can get out there and start training together as a group again and build towards the season.”