The Mininera and District Football League umpiring situation remains unresolved after talks with the Wimmera Football Umpires Association failed to provide a satisfactory result for both parties last week.
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Association president Kingsley Dalgleish said discussions will continue next week.
"We are still in discussions with all the leagues, including the Mininera and district regarding the use of our umpires,” he said.
“We should know more next week and will be able to provide more details after then.”
League chairman John Box said it was frustrating for the situation to carry on so close to the start of the season.
“Going on a little bit longer than I would have liked,” he said.
“We have signed up the Ararat and Hamilton district umpires which gives us enough to do five games games each weekend.
“If we did not have those in place, we would be in real trouble if the Wimmera umpires do not work out.
“I just hope we can sort something out soon either way so that we can start to plan it all out.”
The league had a meeting on Monday to discuss alternatives.
“We have got a back up plan if it does not work out,” Box said.
“We can fill the remaining two games with umpires from within the league if necessary.”
The season starts on Saturday April 8, with Tatyoon set to unfurl its flag against Ararat Eagles.