NJCAA releases statement regarding COVID-19
Charlotte, North Carolina – As the NJCAA has continued to monitor the COVID-19 spread, the association has recognized the progression of the situation and its impact as it relates to member colleges and upcoming national championship events.
Upon further discussion with NJCAA Leadership, fellow collegiate athletic associations, and national tournament hosts, the NJCAA has made the decision to follow all state laws, restrictions, and guidelines in regards to upcoming national championship events.
Aside from the tournaments, the NJCAA has made the decision to cancel all banquet, community service, and all non-essential engagement events, including media access to student-athletes and teams that occur at each of the championships.
Currently, the DI men’s basketball championship in Hutchinson, KS, the DI women’s basketball championship in Lubbock, TX, and the DII men’s basketball championship in Danville, IL will operate as scheduled until further notice from state officials.
The state of Michigan, home to the DII women’s basketball championship in Port Huron, MI has limited all public events to no more than 100 spectators. In order to comply with Michigan protocol, the NJCAA has made the decision to limit the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Championship to student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, and necessary college administrators.
The DIII men’s and women’s basketball championships in Rochester, MN and Rockford, IL, currently underway with competition, will also follow state procedures as they are presented. Both championships will also refrain from non-essential engagement events.
“The NJCAA has made the decision to follow all state laws and regulations as it impacts our national championship events. As our individual championship events are confined to one specific arena, we feel that following the expertise of state officials is in the best interest for all involved with our national events. Our association is in constant communication with state officials from each of our events and will monitor the situation over the coming days.”
