Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State Athletics’ Updates on COVID-19
3/12/2020 12:50:00 PM | General
Update, March 27: 4:00 p.m. PT --
MOUNTAIN WEST SUSPENDS ALL ORGANIZED ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INDEFINITELY
Athletic Directors from across the Mountain West determined that all organized athletic activities will be suspended indefinitely league-wide, effective immediately. The announcement is an extension of the same parameters set forth by Fresno State in response to COVID-19 on March 16.
Virtual team activities remain permissible within applicable guidelines.
Update, March 16: 6:55 p.m. PT --
ALL FRESNO STATE ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 13
Fresno State Athletics announced on Monday that all organized team activities will be suspended until at least April 13 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The suspension encompasses all team practices, strength and conditioning activities, and team meetings. Student-athletes will continue to have access to academic support and athletic training services as needed during this time. Resuming team activities after April 13 will continue to be evaluated in accordance with future recommendations from campus leadership and public health officials as the safety and well-being of our student-athletes and community is of the highest priority.
Update, March 12: 5:01 p.m. PT --
MOUNTAIN WEST OFFICIALLY CANCELS SPRING SPORTS COMPETITIONS & MW CHAMPIONSHIPS - LINK
The Mountain West Board of Directors has now officially canceled all remaining spring sports competitions and MW championships. This decision follows the recent announcement from the NCAA to cancel all of its winter and spring championships. The MW Board had previously placed an indefinite suspension on these events.
The MW Board has also established a moratorium on all on-campus and off-campus in-person recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
These changes are based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat and the ability to ensure the events do not contribute to the spread of the pandemic. The health and well-being of student-athletes, as well as the campus and general communities, is of utmost priority.
Update, March 12: 1:16 p.m. PT --
NCAA CANCELS REMAINING WINTER AND SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS - LINK
Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
Update, March 12: 12:50 p.m. PT --
ALL FRESNO STATE SPRING COMPETITIONS WILL BE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY
Fresno State Athletics, in accordance with the Mountain West Conference Board of Directors, announced on Thursday all spring competitions will be suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Fresno State Athletics will continue to evaluate and assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with local health officials and will continue to follow federal, state and CSU System guidelines. The suspension of spring practices and team training activities will continue to be evaluated moving forward. All team activities will be cancelled until March 18, including practices and weight training, during this evaluation period. Participation in upcoming NCAA Championship events will continue to be monitored and evaluated.
In the meantime, student-athletes' access to services such as academic support and athletic training will continue to be offered.
The health and safety of students, coaches, staff, fans, and the entire campus community is the top priority. Fresno State Athletics, in accordance with the recommendation of our campus leadership and public health officials has instituted additional precautions to help ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff, and our entire campus community. These precautions include:
- Health and hygiene education materials are being provided to all student-athletes and staff.
- The implementation of additional deep cleanings of all student-athlete facilities, including: locker rooms, athletic training spaces, academic support spaces, and the weight room.
- Additional health precautions have been put in place in the student-athlete nutrition unit.
- Fresno State's ticket office representatives will be in contact with all ticketholders impacted by this decision to discuss refunds.
A statement from Terry Tumey, Director of Athletics:
"The health and safety of our student-athletes, staff and campus community are the number one priority during this unprecedented time. While we understand the uncertainty that many of our student-athletes, staff, and community members may be experiencing, Fresno State Athletics is committed to providing a safe environment that helps ensure the well-being of our campus community. We will continue to work alongside our campus leadership and public health officials to determine the best course of action as we move forward."
"The health and safety of our student-athletes, staff and campus community are the number one priority during this unprecedented time. While we understand the uncertainty that many of our student-athletes, staff, and community members may be experiencing, Fresno State Athletics is committed to providing a safe environment that helps ensure the well-being of our campus community. We will continue to work alongside our campus leadership and public health officials to determine the best course of action as we move forward."
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