"That's a definite,'' NRL development officer Kylie Hilder, who is assisting with establishing the competition said.

This will mean Wingham, Taree Panthers, Taree RSL Red Rovers Old Bar Pirates and Forster-Tuncurry will be in the same group to cut down the travel, with northern clubs involved in a separate competition.

At this stage it is planned to play two age divisions - under 12s and 14s - but the final decision will be based on registrations.

"We might just go with 14s for next year and look to expand in 2016,'' Kylie said.

She added there is also some thought to playing matches on Friday afternoons with all matches at the one venue.

"We could play one week at Wingham, then Taree, Old Bar and Forster,'' Kylie said.

She understands that league tag will be in opposition to established winter sports including netball and hockey.

"It's going to be baby steps for us next year,'' Kylie admits.

"So we'll have to be a bit flexible.''

Kylie was enthused by the response to a primary school league tag gala held in Taree on Tuesday. Seven schools were involved with 15 teams playing.

"It was hot but the girls really enjoyed it and as the day went on and they started getting a better understanding of the rules and the matches improved,'' she said.

Kylie will run come and try days in conjunction with the junior league clubs early next year, where registrations will also be taken. No dates have been determined yet for the come and try days.