OAC Cancels Spring Sports Season

In an effort to protect the health and safety of all of our students and the communities we serve, the Presidents Council of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) has voted to cancel all 2020 spring sports seasons, effective March 16 through the remainder of the academic year.

This includes all athletically-related activities as defined by the NCAA. In addition, all meetings, practices, and other off-season activities for other sports have also been cancelled. While we recognize the profound disappointment that will be felt by the many student-athletes, parents, fans, and coaches, the ongoing spread and uncertainty of COVID-19 have made the continuation of athletic activities untenable. Individual OAC institutions will decide the NCAA championship participation status and remaining practice/meeting needs of winter teams and student-athletes who have qualified.

In addition, the Conference deeply regrets having to cancel the Clyde Lamb Awards Banquet scheduled for May. The Conference will appeal to the NCAA to re-gain a season of eligibility and an extra semester to participate for all spring student-athletes who have participated thus far at OAC member institutions.