Queensbury have been granted a bye in both the first round of the Northern Rail BARLA National Youth Cup for under-14s and under-16s in mid-January.

However, there is no such luck for Wibsey or Keighley Cougars Cubs.

Wibsey have a derby at home to Stanningley in the under-14s, while in the under-16s they make the long trip to Broughton Red Rose.

The Cubs entertain Askam at under-14 level but must visit Cumbrians Wath Brow Hornets in the under-16s.

Wyke make the short trip to Ovenden at under-14 level, while Rodley Rockets have a lengthy journey to Egremont.

West Bowling and Stanningley both have home draws at under-16 level – against Myton and Hunslet Parkside respectively – while Drighlington are at Crosfields.

At under-18 level, Keighley are at Wigan St Judes, while Drighlington have a home derby against Batley Boys.

The draw was made by Great Britain legend Andy Gregory at Huddersfield Railway Station.

BARLA youth and junior chairwoman Carole Land said: “We have had a record entry and for the eventual winners of each age group, the sides will be able to say that they are the best in the country.

“The standard of rugby league at this level gets better and better and the coaches, who give up their own time, and the players are to be congratulated for the goods they produce on the field.

“We are anticipating another bumper Bank Holiday Monday crowd on May 4 for the climax of the competition.”

Northern Rail BARLA National Youth Cups – First-round draws, Under-14s: Wibsey v Stanningley, Ovenden v Wyke, Keighley Cougar Cubs v Askam, Egremont v Rodley Rockets, Normanton v Methley Warriors, Dewsbury Moor v Thatto Heath, Newsome Panthers v Thornhill, Wigan St Judes v Kells, Chorley Panthers v Bold Miners, East Leeds B v King Cross Park, Smawthorne v Latchford Albion, Ince Rose Bridge v Hunslet Parkside, Blackbrook v Eccles & Salford, Halton Farnworth Hornets v Wigan St James, Elland v Holderness, Leigh East v West Bank Bears, Siddal v Hunslet Warriors, Meltham All Blacks v Stanley Rangers, Broughton Red Rose v Illingworth, Beverley v Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks, Pilkingtons Recs v West Hull, Rylands v Castleford Panthers. Byes: Queensbury, West Bowling, Crosfields, East Leeds A, Featherstone Lions, Leigh Miners, Oldham St Annes, Saddleworth Rangers, Shaw Cross, Whinmoor Warriors.

Under-16s: West Bowling v Myton, Broughton Red Rose v Wibsey, Crosfields v Drighlington, Wath Brow Hornets v Keighley Cougar Cubs, Stanningley v Hunslet Parkside, Rylands v West Bank Bears, Seaton Rangers v Blackbrook, Egremont v Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks, Leigh Miners v Siddal, Folly Lane v Headingley Hawks, Widnes St Maries v Newsome Panthers, Skirlaugh Bulls v Waterhead, Hull Isberg v East Leeds, King Cross Park v Halton Farn-worth Hornets. Byes: Dudley Hill, Queensbury, Bold Miners, Burtonwood Bull Dogs, Castleford Lock Lane, Elland, Fryston, Golbourne Parkside, Hunslet Warriors, Ince Rose Bridge, Kells, Oldham St Annes, Pilkingtons Recs, Saddleworth Rangers, Thornhil, West Hull, Wigan St Judes, Wigan St Patricks.

Under-18s: Wigan St Judes v Keighley, Drighlington v Batley Boys, West Bank Bears v King Cross Park, Siddal v Egremont, Oldham St Annes v Wath Brow Hornets, St Joseph’s v Shaw Cross, Skirlaugh Bulls v Queens B. Byes: Castleford Lock Lane A, Castleford Lock Lane B, Dewsbury Moor, Elland, Fryston, Golbourne Parkside, Hunslet Parkside.