Ayrshire sides in the new West of Scotland Football League could return to playing in September.
Outline plans for fixtures are now being drawn up and clubs will be canvassed in relation to formulating a plan to welcome supporters back to games.
Before that, it is hoped that teams could return to training next month.
The new developments were this evening outlined in a statement by the Pyramid Restart Working Group who look after the interests of the Lowland League and East, South and West of Scotland leagues.
With reference to training and playing the group said: "We are hoping to restart training in August and playing from last Saturday in September or first Saturday in October.
"These are only indicative dates for now, they will be confirmed or otherwise in line with Scottish Government/ Scottish FA instructions."
In terms of fixtures, they added: "Outline plans are being drawn up and all Clubs will be asked to complete a Facility Survey to inform the schedule and capacity number for spectators, if and when these are allowed at games.
We expect the survey to be ready by next weekend."
Protocols are being worked on for both training and playing and will be modified as the lockdown phases progress.
They will be available as restrictions are modified, based on the information league chiefs receive from the Scottish Football Association.
The statement continued: "We have been in discussions and expressed our disappointment at the lack of information and practical support, including finance, for our semi-professional level of the game.
"We have a Zoom meeting with Ian Maxwell on Thursday July, 9. We will keep you posted on the outcome of these discussions."
In the meantime, all clubs must continue to observe Scottish Government guidelines which means no training or matches can take place until formally advised.
The statement concluded: "To do otherwise would be illegal, contravene a Scottish FA Board directive, not be covered by insurance and could result in disciplinary action, bring bad publicity and result in the restart at semi-professional level being further delayed"
