An Update on Kent State Athletics
3/12/2020 6:23:00 PM | General
KENT, OHIO- The Mid-American Conference has released the following statement in regards to policies relating to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
At the direction of MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher and in consultation with the MAC Council of Presidents and Council of Directors of Athletics, the following revised policies will be implemented:
• The cancellation of the MAC Women's Gymnastics Championship, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21st on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich.
• Cancel regular season and championship competition, and non-traditional season competition, for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
• Suspend formal and organized practices until further notice.
• Suspend off-campus recruiting activities and official and unofficial visits. The only permissible recruiting will be written and electronic communication to include letters, emails, text messages and phone calls, in compliance with existing NCAA legislation.
Kent State Athletic Director Joel Nielsen has issued the following statement:
"I agree with the Mid-American Conference's (MAC) decision to cancel all athletic competition through the end of the season. We will continue to provide all necessary resources for our student athletes coaches and staff during this difficult time. This includes academic support to our student athletes as the campus transitions to remote instruction. Our main priority is the health, well-being and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff as we continue to monitor the coronavirus."
