The California Community College Athletic Association is moving all sports, even football, to the spring.
The decision announced Thursday was one of three potential scenarios approved by the CCCAA Board of Directors last month.
“I know I speak for the entire CCCAA Board that moving Fall athletics to Spring 2021 is a huge disappointment,” said Dr. Erika Endrijonas, Board Chair and President of Pasadena City College in the statement. “However, the need to keep our student-athletes and the amazing coaches and athletic trainers who work with them safe was simply the only option available with the virus spiraling out of control across the state.”
Sports will have a 30% decrease in the maximum number of contests and postseason events will be regional.
The board said there will not be any state championships in 2020-21.
“We were very hopeful that we could go forth with the Conventional Plan,” said Jennifer Cardone, Interim Executive Director in the release. “It’s the closest to what everyone is used to and provides for the least disruption to our student-athletes and colleges. Unfortunately, California’s reopening progress has slowed, and it’s become apparent that we would not be in a position to put it into action on July 17. The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are our top priorities,” she added. “While the Contingency Plan has the most drastic changes, it’s also the one that provides us the best opportunity to return to competition.”
The CCCAA has 110-member colleges and approximately 24,000 athletes.
The board said they will still meet on July 17 to "address issues related to this decision as well as other scheduled agenda items."
