The Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association has cancelled its first-semester sports schedule due to the pandemic. (Photo: Stephanie Guimond, UNB Saint John)
The Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association (ACAA) has cancelled its first-semester sports schedule due to the pandemic.
The move affects soccer, cross country and women’s rugby, as well as exhibition and early season competitions for basketball, volleyball and badminton.
In making its decision, the association cited the “health and safety considerations” of its student athletes, coaches and staff.
“It is hugely disappointing as athletics is an important part of campus life. But there are also serious education and campus issues being addressed by universities, all with safety and health as the main goal,” said Michael Eagles, president of the ACAA, in a statement.
“I know [athletic directors] and coaches will do their part to support their players and help them succeed as students.”
Basketball, volleyball and badminton could still see a January start to a condensed season. Under that scenario, exhibition and season play for the rest of 2020 would be cancelled and schedules after January 1 would be reduced. Officials are expected to make a decision at a later date.
The ACAA has 10 member schools, including the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
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