COVID-19 And College Recruiting
Dear Student-Athletes, Parents, and Coaches,
We find ourselves at an unprecedented time in world history. The CoronaVirus (COVID-19) is having a growing impact on the day to day lives of every human being on the planet. As the process of public safety unfolds, our mission is to provide the baseball community with accurate and creative information to support your future endeavors in education and play. This is the first article in a series of ongoing updates that we will be providing to serve our community with the most up-to-date and relevant information, insight, and guidance we can possibly offer.
We are all aware that the Global Sports Community has been severely impacted by the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) at all levels from youth to professional sports. More specifically, in the United States, most sports activities, seasons, and events have been suspended or cancelled for the time being.
GENERAL ADVICE
As a sports organization we have been working around the clock, in routine talks with college coaches (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JC), MLB professional scouts, student-athletes, and parents from all levels to stay informed. At a time like this it is critical to stay informed and avoid decisions that are based on poor information. We aim to create and maintain our community with your best present and future interests in mind.
As you, and we, move forward, it is important that you continue to take responsibility for your own actions, and be mindful, handling your educational responsibilities and continuing to prioritize your overall health and wellness. To take action towards these endeavors, we are embarking on a steady stream of dialogue and updates designed to support your focus, clarity and safety.
Below, you'll find information that we have accessed from real sources and decision makers to share as resources for the ongoing direction of our broad baseball community. Please take the time to review these sources and stay informed.
Important Corona Virus Information Links
- Official sources of coronavirus information
- High school sports and club sports coronavirus information
- The impact of coronavirus on ACT/SAT testing
- Events updates related to COVID-19 and Coronavirus
- College campus closures from coronavirus - information
- State level coronavirus information and local rules
- College sports coronavirus information: NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College COVID-19 articles
- College sports coronavirus news
- Professional sports coronavirus impact
- General sports coronavirus articles
- The Olympics and coronavirus / COVID-19
- Center for Disease Control Coronavirus Website (CDC)
- Guidance for Community Events and Gatherings (CDC)
- Guidance for Schools (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
- AAU temporarily suspending all AAU events for the next 3 weeks. Updated March 12
- IMG Academy to reschedule all upcoming camps, groups, events, teams and individual professional athletes that had planned to be on campus now through May 24, 2020. Updated March 18
- All USATF championships cancelled for 30 days. Updated March 17
- Americas Olympic Baseball Qualified postponed and 2020 National High School Invitational Canceled. Updated March 12
- All USA Basketball events suspended until further notice. Updated March 13
- Cancelled: 2020 Nike Hoops Summit. Updated March 13
- USA Football postpones U.S. national team regionals, clinics, state forums and first down events. Updated March 13
- USGA cancels first two championships of 2020. Updated March 17
- USA Hockey cancels Youth National Championships. Updated March 12
- US Lacrosse cancels two national events, postpones others. Updated March 13
- USA Softball postpones “Stand Behind Her” tour. Updated March 17
- USTA has decided to suspend all USTA-sanctioned events through April 20. Updated March 13
- USA Water Polo postpones ODP girl’s championship and cancels men’s senior national team exhibition series. Updated March 12
- USA Wrestling to revoke all sanctions through April 6 and postpone all national events through April 10. Updated March 17
- CIF cancels all remaining State Basketball Championship games. Updated March 12
- CHSAA cancels remaining state basketball tournaments and suspends all spring sports/activities until April 6. Updated March 13
- GHSA recommends all member schools suspend spring sports activities until further notice. Updated March 12
- LHSAA adheres to Governor’s 30-day closure of the K-12 public schools by postponing remaining Winter and Spring athletic events. Updated March 13
- An Update on NYSPHSAA Winter Championships and Spring Sports. Updated March 13
- PIAA Board of Directors suspend the PIAA basketball and AA boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving championships for minimum of two weeks. Updated March 12
- WIAA COVID-19 Updates. Updated March 17
- ACT.org: April 2020 National Exam COVID-19
- CollegeBoard: SAT Coronavirus Updates
- Forbes: Redesigning College Admission: COVID-19, Access and Equity Updated March 22
- NPR: Coronavirus pandemic complicates college plans for high school students. Updated March 20
- Method Test Prep: A note to our Method Test Prep community Updated March 18
- Washington Post: Much of ACT and SAT college entrance testing halted because of coronavirus. Updated March 16
- USNews: SAT and ACT College Tests Canceled Because of Virus Fears. Updated March 16
- LA Times: How will students take AP tests with schools closed? At home, College Board proposes. Updated March 17
- Forbes: The COVID-19 College Choice: How to Pick a College During a Global Pandemic. Updated March 17
- New York Times: How to Make College Decisions When Campuses are Closed. Updated March 15
- Triple Crown Arizona Spring Championships Session 3: March 19-22, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix, Mesa, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, Casa Grande, AZ (Canceled). Updated March 16
- Crossroads Baseball Series - College Showcases: Multiple, Multiple (No Change). Updated March 16
- Baseball Factory - All Events Through 3/29: Multiple, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 16
- 2020 National High School Invitational: April 1-4, Cary, NC (Canceled). Updated March 12
- Futures Series: April 17-19, Melissa, Texas (Canceled). Updated March 12
- Five Star Basketball - The NBPA x Five-Star Camp 2020 Session 1: July 13-16, New York, NY (No Change). Updated March 16
- Zero Gravity All Events: Spring Season 2020, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 16
- USA Basketball: All USA Basketball events suspended until further notice. Updated March 13
- USA Basketball Nike Hoop Summit: April 10, Portland, OR (Canceled). Updated March 13
- Southern California BNQ #1: March 21, Hermosa Beach, CA (Postponed). Updated March 12
- GEVA Spring BNQ: March 28, Aberdeen, NJ (Postponed). Updated March 12
- Santa Cruz BNQ: March 28-29, Santa Cruz, CA (Postponed). Updated March 12
- HP Tryouts: March 20, Hermosa Beach, CA (Canceled). Updated March 12
- HP Tryouts: March 27, Santa Cruz, CA (Canceled). Updated March 12
- EDGE - Experiential Development for Gaming and Esports: April 4, Los Angeles, CA (No Change). Updated March 16
- Esports Competitive Development Camp: June 8-11, Lakewood, CO (No Change). Updated March 16
- New York Tech League of Legends and Esports Development Camp: June 27-28, Old Westbury, NY (No Change). Updated March 16
- St. Thomas Aquinas College Esports Camp: Overwatch: July 12-16, Sparkill, NY (No Change). Updated March 16
- St. Thomas Aquinas College Esports Camp: League of Legends: July 19-23, Sparkill, NY (No Change). Updated March 16
- 2020 Indoor Pan American Cups/Indoor World Cup Qualifier: March 25-29, Lancaster, PA (Postponed). Updated March 11
- Boys Blast Series: April 3-5, Charlotte, NC (Postponed). Updated March 13
- California Cup | USA Field Hockey Sanctioned Event: May 22-25, Thousand Oaks, CA (Postponed). Updated March 13
- Junior Premier Outdoor League: April 4 - June 7, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 17
- Discover Field Hockey: April 3, Estero, FL (Canceled). Updated March 17
- 2020 Rivals Camps Series: Multiple, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 12
- Several FBU Camps (Postponed). Updated March 13
- Chris Sailer Kicking Camps - Spring Kicking Camp: March 15, Seattle, WA (Postponed) Updated March 13
- Chris Sailer Kicking Camps - Spring Kicking Camp: March 22, San Francisco, CA (Postponed) Updated March 13
- My Football Evaluation - MFE Elite Pro Day #1: April 4, Pittsburgh, PA (Postponed) until 5/2 Updated March 16
- PJGT Mayfair Country Club Event: March 21-22, Sanford, FL (Postponed). Updated March 14
- PJGT Plantation Palms Junior Open: March 28-29, Land 'O Lakes, FL (No Change). Updated March 16
- PJGT Plantation Palms 1&Done: March 28, Land 'O Lakes, FL (No Change). Updated March 16
- PJGT Eagle Creek Spring Junior Open: April 4-May 5, Orlando, FL (No Change). Updated March 16
- PJGT Eagle Creek Spring 1&Done: April 4, Orlando, FL (No Change). Updated March 16
- USA Hockey National Championships - High School: March 26-30, Mansfield, TX (Canceled). Updated March 11
- USA Hockey National Championships - Youth Tier I 14U: April 1-6, Chicago, IL (Canceled). Updated March 11
- USA Hockey National Championships - Youth Tier I 15 Only: April 1-6, Plymouth, MI (Canceled). Updated March 11
- USA Hockey National Championships - Youth Tier 16U: April 1-6, Rochester, MI (Canceled). Updated March 11
- USA Hockey National Championships - Youth Tier I 18U: April 1-6, Rochester, MI (Canceled). Updated March 11
- Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) National Championships: May, Round Rock, TX (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament: May 23-24, Bel Air, MD (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Lacrosse TryLax events: Multiple, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 13
- WPLL Futures: March 29, Princeton, NJ (Postponed). Updated March 16
- WPLL Futures: April 5, West Chester, PA (Postponed). Updated March 16
- US Rowing U19 Women's ID Camp: March 29, Oak Ridge, TN (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Rowing U19 Women's ID Camp: March 29, Boston, MA (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Rowing U19 Men's ID Camp: March 29, Boston, MA (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Rowing U19 Women's ID Camp: March 22, Chicago, IL (Canceled). Updated March 13
- US Rowing U19 Men's ID Camp: March 22, Washington, D.C. (Canceled). Updated March 13
- 2020 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield: Through April 20, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 13
- 2020 Generation adidas Cup: April 4-11, Frisco, Texas (Canceled). Updated March 12
- 2020 id2 National Selection International Tours: March 13-24, NJ (Postponed). Updated March 9
- USL Championship: 2020 Season, Tampa, FL (Postponed) (30 days). Updated March 12
- Milwaukee Kickers Club All Events: Through April 6, Milwaukee, WI (Canceled). Updated March 13
- Softball Factory - All Events Through 3/29: Multiple, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 16
- SBD Tournaments - Louisville Spring Thaw: March 21-22, Louisville, KY (Canceled). Updated March 16
- PGF National Qualifier - 12U: March 27-29, Modesto, CA (Postponed)/Will be (Rescheduled). Updated March 16
- PGF National Qualifier - 12U: April 4-5, Las Vegas, NV (Postponed)/Will be (Rescheduled). Updated March 16
- PGF Non-Owned Events (National Independent Tournament Operators): Multiple, Multiple PGF Recommends Suspension for all events through 4/6. Updated March 16
- USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals: March 26-29, Buffalo, NY (Canceled). Updated March 13
- USA Swimming Eastern Zone Age Group Championships: April 1-4, Webster, NY (Canceled). Updated March 13
- All Y-USA-hosted in-person events : Through April 30, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 12
- YMCA Short Course Nationals: Through April 30, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 12
- YMCA Diving National Championship : Through April 30, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 12
- USTA All Events: Through April 20, Multiple (Suspended). Updated March 13
- The Easter Bowl: March 28-5, Indian Wells, CA (Canceled). Updated March 16
- ITF All Events: Through April 20, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 12
- USTA Midwest: Through April 20, Multiple (Suspended). Updated April 13
- 2020 Ojai Tennis Tournament: April 22-26, Ojai, CA (Canceled). Updated March 16
- 2020 USATF Masters Indoor Championships: March 13-15, Baton Rouge, LA (Canceled). Updated March 9
- 2020 USATF Hershey Youth National Indoor Championships: March 20-22, Staten Island, NY (Canceled). Updated March 10
- 2020 New Balance Nationals Indoor (NBNI): March 13-15, New York, NY (Canceled). Updated March 11
- 2020 New Balance Nationals Outdoor: June 18-21, Greensboro, NC (No Change). Updated March 16
- NSAF 2020 Iron Wood Throws Classic: May 29-30, Coeur d'Alene, ID (No Change). Updated March 16
- Mid-East Qualifier: Through March 22, Indianapolis (Canceled). Updated March 11
- Pacific Northwest Qualifier: March 21-23 and March 27-29, (Canceled). Updated March 11
- Red Rock Rave: Through March 22, Misc. Postponing all events through 3/22. Updated March 12
- 2020 AVCA Small College Beach Championships: April 17-19, Tavares, FL (Canceled). Updated March 16
- 2020 AVCA Spring Conference: May 7-10, Fairfax, VA (Canceled). Updated March 16
- 2020 ODP Girls National Championship: March 13-15, Riverside, CA (Postponed). Updated March 12
- 2020 FINA Men's and Women's Intercontinental Tournament: April 28-3, Indianapolis, IN (Canceled). Updated March 16
- USA Water Polo Division III Women's National Championship: May 8-10, Southern, CA (Postponed). Updated March 16
- Week three of the 2020 National League: April 4-5, Thousand Oaks, CA (Canceled). Updated March 16
- National League Championship/Fisher Cup: May 16-17, La Jolla, CA (Canceled). Updated March 16
- USA Wrestling All Events: Through April 6, Multiple (Canceled). Updated March 16
- USA Wrestling Regional and National Events: Through April 20, Multiple (Postponed). Updated March 16
- U.S. Olympic Team Trials Wrestling: April 4-5, University Park, PA (Postponed). Updated March 13
- Northwest Regionals : March 28-29, Centralia, WA (Postponed). Updated March 16
- 2020 Northwest 16U Junior Regional Championships: March 28-29, Centralia, WA (Canceled). Updated March 12
- Graduation, Financial Aid, Admissions - For This Year’s College-Bound, the Future is in Turmoil. Updated March 22
- Cancelled College Visits: How to Research Colleges During Coronavirus. Updated March 19
- How the Coronavirus Affects College Admissions. Updated March 18
- How the coronavirus can disrupt your college financial aid. Updated March 16
- What to do if your college closes due to the Coronavirus. Updated March 16
- How to Visit Colleges When You Can’t Visit Colleges. Updated March 18
- The real lesson of college closures. Updated March 16
- School closures caused by Coronavirus (Covid-19). Updated March 16
- If you're a college student affected by coronavirus or the parent of one, here's what you need to know. Updated March 13
- Colleges and universities across the US are canceling in-person classes due to coronavirus. Updated March 12
- How to Make College Decisions When Campuses are Closed. Updated March 15
- Colleges and universities cancel classes and move online amid coronavirus fears. Updated March 12
- Chaos after colleges tell students to stay away. Updated March 11
- Coronavirus college closures leave students unsure about housing. Updated March 11
- More than 100 colleges cancel in-person classes and move online. Updated March 11
- As of March 16, 2020, all states should follow Federal Guidance and cancel, postpone or reschedule social gatherings consisting of ten or more people for the next 15 days
- As of March 15, 2020, Washington (state), New York, California and Massachusetts have the highest amounts of identified cases.
- As of March 15, 2020, West Virginia is the only remaining state with no cases reported.
- Here is a map of confirmed cases throughout the world.
- Recruiting rules: Division I Council Coordination Committee implements recruiting dead period until at least April 15. Updated March 13
- Eligibility rules: NCAA to allow eligibility relief for Division I student-athletes who participated in spring sports. Updated March 13
- Winter sports (basketball, ice hockey, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, wrestling) status: NCAA cancels all remaining winter DI championships. Updated March 12
- Spring sports (baseball, beach volleyball, golf, lacrosse, rowing, softball, tennis, outdoor track & field, volleyball, water polo) status: NCAA cancels all remaining spring DI championships. Updated March 12
- Recruiting rules: Division II Administrative Committee implements recruiting dead period until at least April 15. Updated March 13
- Eligibility rules: Division II Administrative Committee grants additional season of eligibility to athletes in spring sports. Updated March 13
- NCAA to allow eligibility relief for Division III student-athletes who participated in spring sports. Updated March 14
- Recruiting rules: NCAA Board of Governors directs DIII to consider adjustments to rules. Updated March 13
- Eligibility rules: The Division III Administrative Committee grants additional season/semster of eligibility for student-athletes. Updated March 13
- NAIA cancels spring 2020 sports season. Updated March 16
- NAIA cancels all winter championship events. Updated March 12
- NJCAA cancels basketball championships and spring sports competition. Updated March 16
- NJCAA suspends spring competition. Updated March 13
- NJCAA postpones championships. Updated March 12
- CCCAA establishes FAQ page for coronavirus issues. Updated March 13
- CCCAA Men's and Women's Basketball State Championships canceled. Updated March 12
- CCCAA postpones spring sports competition, practices and nontraditional seasons indefinitely. Updated March 12
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) | NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA
- What NCAA members need to know about COVID-19
- NCAA Coronavirus Updates on Twitter
- NCAA cancels men's and women's basketball championships due to coronavirus concerns
- NCAA Basketball Tournaments Canceled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
- Coronavirus updates: 2020 NCAA Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments cancele
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
- Giving NCAA Athletes Another Year of Eligibility for Coronavirus Cancellations is Costly Updated March 23
- College football programs trying to make sense of what's next while dealing with coronavirus. Updated March 13
- ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 among major college basketball tournaments cancelled amid coronavirus. Updated March 12
- NCAA Eligibility Relief: More Questions Than Answers. Updated March 20
- Report: NCAA pauses image and likeness talks due to Coronavirus. Updated March 18
- National Letter of Intent announces suspension amid Coronavirus. Updated March 18
- College Football Coronavirus Updates: SEC and ACC cancel, Big Ten suspends spring sports-related activities. Updated March 17
- SEC, ACC, Big Ten suspend all sports-related activities. Updated March 13
- For many athletes, coronavirus means the end of college careers. Updated March 14
- Does coronavirus mean the end of sports as we know them? Updated March 14
- NCAA basketball tournaments canceled amid coronavirus outbreak. Updated March 12
- NCAA cancels March Madness basketball tournaments due to coronavirus. Updated March 12
- College sports world reacts to NCAA coronavirus cancellations. Updated March 12
- How the coronavirus is affecting sports leagues and events. Updated March 13
- How the coronavirus impacts college football's spring schedule. Updated March 11
- The WNBA is currently not in season but continues to scenario plan around upcoming events and season. Further details will be shared later this month. Updated March 12
- Opening day is delayed, and spring games are canceled. Updated March 15
- The NHL paused its season and is discussing coronavirus protocol daily. Updated March 13
- NFL Draft to proceed April 23-25 sans public events in Las Vegas. Updated March 15
- USL Championship, League One suspend seasons due to COVID-19 impact. Updated March 12
- The Masters, golf’s first major, postponed over coronavirus concerns. Updated March 13
- XFL has suspended regular-season games. Updated March 12
- Minor League Baseball delays the start of the 2020 season. Updated March 12
- ATP has canceled the Miami Open and suspended the tour completely for the next 6 weeks. Updated March 12
- NLL has temporarily suspended all play until further notice. Updated March 12
- CBS Sports has created a page on their website tracking live updates about major sports cancelations and postponements. Updated March 15
- Coronavirus: Athletes, coaches who have been infected with COVID-19. Updated March 15
- Coronavirus updates: How the virus is affecting sports in the United States, around the world. Updated March 9
- Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak. Updated March 14
- Major sports leagues in the US halt play or exclude fans over coronavirus outbreaks. Updated March 13
- Doctors weigh in on safety of youth sports during Coronavirus pandemic. Updated March 13
- List of sporting events canceled because of the coronavirus. Updated March 12
- Coronavirus offered professional sports just one choice: Stop. Updated March 12
- Running from Coronavirus: A back-to-basics exercise boom. Updated March 18
- Tears and disbelief as Coronavirus cancels youth sports. Updated March 16
- For Many Athletes, Coronavirus Means the end of College Careers. Updated March 14
- How the Coronavirus Is Disrupting Sports Events. Updated March 11
- What we know: Where U.S. sports stand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Updated March 13
- Sports Must Be Smart About the Coronavirus. Updated March 3
- Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. Updated March 24
- IOC Executive Board statement on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Updated March 3
- Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns. Updated March 24
- Tokyo 2020 Olympics Officially Postponed Until 2021. Updated March 24
- ‘Bigger Than the Olympics:’ Athletes React to Postponement of Tokyo 2020. Updated March 24
- Tokyo Olympics: Healthy Experts Warn Holding 2020 Summer Games Too Soon Risks Spread of Coronavirus More. Updated March 22
- US Olympic & Paralympic Committee COVID-19 Community Update. Updated March 13
- Greece suspends Olympic torch relay because of coronavirus, one day after flame was lit. Updated March 13
- How coronavirus is affecting Olympic sports events. Updated March 12
- As Coronavirus Spreads, Olympics Face Ticking Clock and a Tough Call. Updated March 5
Official sources of coronavirus information
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a pandemic on Wednesday March 11, 2020. Many countries are grappling with a rise in confirmed cases. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people to be prepared for disruptions to daily life that will be necessary if the coronavirus spreads within communities.
High school sports and club sports coronavirus information
The club and high school sports communities are responding to the Coronavirus recommendations by postponing or canceling events. The below resources aggregate the status and recommendations of the official governing bodies for high school and club athletics. For the official status for a specific event or location, it is best to contact the event’s operator directly for the most up-to-date information.
Club sports coronavirus information
The response to coronavirus varies from state to state, which means some clubs sports teams are continuing to run as scheduled while others are making tough decisions to postpone and cancel events. As club sports associations continue to announce changes to their schedules, this section will be updated.
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High school sports coronavirus information
High School Athletic Associations are postponing and canceling events and seasons as the guidelines for responding to coronavirus change. School districts across the country have begun to take precautionary measures both in and outside of the classroom to protect students and the community. High school athletic associations continue to monitor the status of the coronavirus and take necessary action, we will update this section with the latest on postponed and cancelled sporting events.
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The impact of coronavirus on ACT/SAT testing
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted more than just the sports world. Along with school closures, upcoming standardized test dates have been canceled nationwide. For student-athletes, academics and athletics go hand in hand, since college coaches evaluate potential recruits’ GPAs and test scores as much as their athletic skills. The articles in this section cover the latest news related to SAT, ACT, AP and other standardized testing schedule changes.
Events updates related to COVID-19 and coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has impacted professional and amateur sports at every level. To limit the spread of coronavirus, the CDC has recommended that effective March 16, all large events and mass gatherings consisting of in-person events of 10 people or more be canceled or postponed for the next 15 days. Youth sporting events have been impacted at every level, including camps, combines, showcases and tournaments run by national governing bodies and individual event operators. Though most have followed the CDC’s guidance, some are continuing to move forward with scheduled events and are closely monitoring the situation at both national and local levels.
Below you’ll find updates from various event operators across the nation, whether they are canceling, postponing or moving forward with their spring events.
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College campus closures from coronavirus - informationThe spread of coronavirus has compelled colleges and universities across the country to cancel in-person classes and on-campus events. Many classes are moving online indefinitely. Multiple institutions have also decided to close their on-campus housing in order to help slow the spread of the virus. The NCAA has canceled the remaining winter and all of the spring seasons. They also recommended all college discontinue with official or unofficial college visits for recruits. Below you’ll find updates from various colleges and universities about their closures. NPR San Francisco Chronicle College Vine US News Forbes The Atlantic UNESCO CNN NY Times Curbed USA Today
State level coronavirus information and local rulesTo prevent the spread of COVID-19 in communities, states are following Federal Guidance on canceling, rescheduling or postponing social gatherings consisting of 10 or more people for the next 15 days (as of 3/16). State and local health organizations are also making frequent updates. This information is extremely important for youth sports organizers and staff responsible for planning sporting events. In short, the guidance urges event operators to plan for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 and consider modifying, postponing or canceling large events, with the safety of the community, staff and participants in mind. Though most event operators have followed this federal guidance, some are continuing to closely monitor the situation at local (state, city, county) levels and have not made any decisions to cancel or postpone upcoming events. In the case that an event continues as scheduled, the event operator should be prepared with an emergency operations/communications plan, in addition to supplying messages and materials to promote preventative actions, such as extra soap and hand sanitizer. Athletes and their families who attend these events should also follow preventative measures to protect themselves and those around them. Here is a complete list of Official State Health Department Websites. To find the most up-to-date information in your state, view the full list of U.S. state and territorial health department websites.
College sports coronavirus information: NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College COVID-19 articlesWith the health and safety of student-athletes in mind, the NCAA has canceled all winter and spring NCAA championships and all in-person recruiting through April 15th. However, the NCAA has also agreed to let NCAA member schools make their own decisions regarding the health and safety of their coaches, student-athletes, staff, recruits and communities. Since the NCAA may implement different actions than individual colleges and universities, check this section to stay up on the NCAA’s policies and response.
College sports coronavirus newsWhile the NCAA and individual colleges and sports departments will make announcements about their policy changes and responses to the coronavirus and public safety, media outlets are diving deeper into the response to provide analysis on how this affects student-athletes, potential recruits and families. Reference this section to see updates on developments regarding the coronavirus and college sports. Other important announcements regarding coronavirus and college sports: USA Today Inside Higher Ed NPR 24/7 Sports CBS Sports NY Times CNBC ESPN LA Times Sports Illustrated
Professional sports coronavirus impactThe coronavirus is not only affecting youth and college sports—professional leagues are also taking precautions and canceling events with public safety in mind. Some have suspended their season and others have delayed the start of their next season. Reference this section to check in on new developments regarding the impact of coronavirus on the largest professional sports leagues. NBA WNBA MLB NHL NFL MLS PGA XFL MiLB ATP/WTA NLL Live Updates
General sports coronavirus articlesFrom youth leagues to professional leagues, the entire United States sports industry will be impacted by the coronavirus. This section features commentary from media outlets regarding how sports have been affected by the coronavirus, what’s being done in response and how this can affect the sports industry long-term. CBS Sports CNBC CNN Sports Illustrated ESPN LA Times NY Times USA Today The Wall Street Journal
The Olympics and coronavirus / COVID-19The Tokyo Olympics in 2020 have not been cancelled for Coronavirus yet but they are considering having them without fans. IOC NBC News ESPN USA Today USA Sports The Washington Post NBC Sports NY Times
Social media and coronavirusYou can follow any of these social media accounts for additional updates. |