The season would traditionally kickstart in early October, but association president Tom Hogan expects it to be pushed back a few weeks as clubs await NSW's 80 per cent double dose vaccination target.

"We have a huge membership and everyone's just keen to get back in the pool," Hogan said.

"We have a really positive group and everyone's working towards a common goal."

While clubs are currently unable to play matches, they are permitted to train together.

Hogan, who is affiliated with the Sharks Water Polo Club, said he was thrilled to see the turn out at their first training session of the season this week.

"There was a tonne of junior kids and it was great to see," he said.

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"We're in the pool as soon as it's open, rain, hail or shine."

Restrictions around travel have left many young border stars unable to attend competitions interstate and in the city.

"We have some really high performing junior players from Northside, to the Pool Pirates and Sharks," Hogan said.

"Those kids travel to Sydney or Canberra every second week or every weekend and they haven't been able to do that this season.

"There's eyes on those kids to go far."

One of the promising players is Stingrays' Elih Mutsch, who was selected in the cadet men's Australian water polo team for players born in 2005 as part of Water Polo Australia's 'Launch to La' program.

NSW's roadmap outlines that community sport can return from the Monday after hitting the 80 per cent double dose target, while Victoria is likely to reach its target in November.

The competition has one Victorian club in Wodonga Dolphins, with Albury Tigers, Northside, Pool Pirates and Sharks all based in NSW.

Hogan said while it does present some challenges, it's still "full steam ahead."

"It's a weird one because our governing body is in NSW and most of the players live on this side," he said.

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