Some competitions have been postponed, some will continue with no fans and there still remains doubt over some even getting underway again.

The coronavirus does not discriminate and its found its way to the Central West too, with the first official cases confirmed in Orange last week.

How has the coronavirus affected each sport? Well we've put together everything we know from each sport in Bathurst.

On Tuesday morning, rugby league clubs in the Western area were advised to stop training, with a host of carnivals scheduled for the coming weeks cancelled.

A decision from NSWRL about the upcoming Group 10 season - which involves teams from Bathurst, Blayney, Orange, Lithgow, Cowra and Mudgee - is expected on Wednesday, which will no doubt affect every club in the state.

At a higher level, NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has pleaded for fans to be patient about tickets and memberships in the wake of all matches being forced behind closed doors from round two onwards.

"At this stage our competition will continue as planned for round two but with all our stadiums closed, however if the advice changes we'll change with it," he said on Monday.

"We have commissioned a biosecurity expert and that work is well underway and will be communicated back to the ARLC later this week.

"We understand and appreciate the variety of different opinions raised by players, commentators and coaches and we are always listening but it remains our plan to continue to play games in round two this weekend."

The Wallerawang Landscaping Cup knockout tournament for Mid West Cup teams has also been cancelled.

Bathurst's leading club sides - Bathurst Bulldogs and CSU - will have to wait to defend their respective titles until May after a decision by Rugby Australia on Monday morning.

In the face of the rapidly developing coronavirus outbreak, the National Development Panel, Rugby Australia and state and territory member unions unanimously agreed to postpone all community rugby until the first week of May.

The postponement includes rugby matches, training, and face-to-face education courses, and means all competitions from the Blowes Clothing Cup to the three new Westfund Cups down to Wallas will all be scrapped for the time being.

Both the Bathurst Bulldogs, the Blowes Cup defending champions, and CSU, who won last year's New Holland premiership, had been training hard in the build up to the 2020 season.

Bulldogs had planned to send two teams to the Blayney Rams Gala Day this Saturday, a tournament which has now been cancelled.

CSU, which is celebrating its 50th year, has postponed its planned Old Mitchell Day.

Football Federation Australia advised on Tuesday afternoon that all sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training would be suspended for the next four weeks.

The decision will take effect from 12am on Wednesday, March 18 until Tuesday, April 14.

The decision comes as the latest in a series of measures being introduced by the FFA to combat the ongoing spread of COVID-19 following the announcement of its COVID-19 Guidelines yesterday and places the concerns, health and wellbeing of the Australian football and wider community as the highest priority.

FFA CEO James Johnson explained that while disappointing, reducing community gatherings would help slow the spread of the virus and that this was the driving factor in the decision.

"Our decision today follows extensive discussions with all of Australia's nine state and territory member federations, taking into consideration the latest feedback from all levels of the football community," he said.

FFA will continue to communicate new developments in the lead-up to 14 April 2020.

The Bathurst Giants and Bathurst Bushrangers will not play for the next two months after the AFL released a statement saying all leagues Australia-wide would be shut down until May 31 at the earliest, following the announcement NEAFL, VFL and other state leagues would be postponed until the same date.

The governing body which takes care of the AFL Central West, AFL NSW, confirmed the move would impact leagues in NSW.

The decision includes recommending local games and training sessions be cancelled for seniors and juniors.

The decision includes recommending local games and training sessions be cancelled for seniors and juniors.

A statement from the overall governing body said the move would help the broader community and health systems to cope with the virus.

"Given the current climate of uncertainty and complexity, we felt it was best for our AFL community to take decisive action now," the statement said.

"The health and well-being of fans, players, umpires, officials, partners, volunteers and communities has been our number one priority."

The AFL will continue to meet with state and territory associations in relation to community football and will continually review the decision based on the changing circumstances and advice.

"We will communicate any updates and provide advice in a timely manner," the statement said.

Bathurst Netball Association made an announcement on its Facebook page, saying all representative and club training is to cease until further notice.

"As a result of the decisions made by Netball NSW today, effective immediately all representative and club training is to cease until further notice," the statement read.

"Netball NSW will contact us again on April 15 with more information on competition start dates and recommencement of training.

"BNA will go ahead as planned with rego day and grading as discussed at the last general meeting.

"Please ask your members to hold off with registering until we hear again from Netball NSW mid April. Once we have a decision about our season commencement we will encourage all players to be registered before taking the court.

"The committee will go ahead with organising draws so we are ready to go when given the all clear."

Hockey NSW recommended that all hockey competitions and all related activities such as training should be delayed until Saturday, May 2.

Hockey NSW made the announcement on Tuesday morning and made the recommendation with the health and wellbeing of its players, coaches, officials, volunteers and broader community as the priority.

"The six-week delay will provide Hockey NSW and hockey communities across the state with time to plan for what will be a challenging and disruptive period," the statement said.

"At this stage, any events after this date (including State Championships) are still scheduled to proceed. However, the situation will be constantly reviewed, and any updates will be communicated as soon as possible.

"It is important to note that the season is not being cancelled. We will continue to review the situation and provide our community with regular updates."

This recommendation will affect the Premier League Hockey gala day in Bathurst on Sunday, with the event now cancelled.

It looks like the last two weeks of the Bathurst Orange Inter District Cricket season will not be finished, following Cricket Australia's announcement on Tuesday morning, which it recommended all amateur cricket played should cease.

"While many competitions are coming to an end, we are mindful that some competitions are only just commencing however the recommendation applies to all competitions and training," the Cricket Australia announcement said.

"This decision is consistent with the measures taken to safeguard professional cricket at the elite level and is supported by State and Territory Associations.

"While cricket is a relatively safe and non-contact sport there are considerable measures that need to be in place to adhere to expert advice around reducing the risk of spreading the virus. We focused specifically on minimising the risk and impact on the cricket communities that we lead and serve, as well as their families."

St Pat's Old Boys were meant to meet Cavaliers at Wade Park this weekend, with the winner to progress to the grand final against Orange City.

With this announcement, its unclear whether BOIDC will make these games up on a future date or declare the season with no champion.

Australian Racing Group (ARG) is yet to make a decision on the Bathurst 6 Hour, with the last update on Monday afternoon.

Bathurst 6 Hour media manager Richard Craill said ARG will be guided by Motorsport Australia and other regulatory bodies coupled with their our risk assessments in any determination as to when and where it's safe and operationally feasible to race.

"In the interim we would ask that you please be patient, understand that updated information comes to hand daily if not hourly and the reality is that as a result the decision making process remains fluid," Craill said.

"ARG understands that there are many questions and decisions that you need to make as part of this process and rest assured we will communicate any relevant information or decisions as regards events and categories with you at the earliest possible opportunity.

"ARG thank you for your support and understanding as we, like everyone else, continue to work through this challenging and unprecedented situation."

Both greyhound racing and harness racing will continue in Bathurst for the foreseeable future, however thoroughbred racing remains up in the air.

This year's Bathurst Gold Crown Carnival will proceed but without spectators, with five race meetings to be behind closed doors.

This Sunday's Gold Crown Yearling Sale at the Bathurst Paceway will proceed and so will the Gold Crown honouree diner at the Bathurst RSL on March 27.

Greyhound racing will continue but members of the public will not be allowed to attend for the foreseeable future, with the move coming into place on Tuesday.

The decision was made to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and was made jointly by Greyhound Racing NSW and the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC).

"Given the current situation regarding COVID-19 and the health advice provided by both the state and federal governments, both organisations have determined that it is in the public's best interest, and also of staff and participants, to prohibit spectators from attending race meetings until further notice," the joint statement said.

"Racing at all locations will continue as normal with only trainers, handlers, race officials and GWIC staff permitted to attend race meetings.

"However anyone in these roles who is feeling unwell or may have been exposed to COVID-19 must avoid the track and isolate themselves according to NSW Health advice."

Events at the Bathurst Cycling Club are also in doubt, following an emergency meeting of the Cycling NSW Board regarding COVID-19 on Monday night.

Cycling NSW has decided to cancel sanctioning for all cycling events effectively immediately until April 30.

The decision includes sanctioning for all club races, state open races and sanctioned recreational rides.

Dunc Gray Velodrome will be closed until 30 April, 2020. Cycling NSW recommends that, because of current health concerns for all of the cycling community, clubs cease organised training sessions.

The board will review April 30 end date on a rolling basis, with the possibility of extending it depending on the circumstances.