NAIA Update 3-12-2020

COVID-19 CU Athletics

NAIA announces preliminary COVID-19 Guidelines & Recommendations for Return to Play

The MSC and Campbellsville University are working closely together to determine specific guidelines for Return to Play

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr announced the NAIA's Fall 2020 COVID-19 Guidelines and Recommendations for Return to Play on Wednesday afternoon. 

The full guidelines and recommendations are attached at the PDF link above.

President Carr's letter to the association stated:

NAIA Members,
In this document you will find the NAIA's guidelines, requirements, and recommendations regarding the Fall 2020 athletics season. We know that it's imperative to allow our members time to prepare and we appreciate your patience as we researched many options and gained input from various constituent groups to assist with these recommendations.

Determining requirements during a pandemic is a little like building a house in the sand. While we all desire the strongest foundation possible, we must acknowledge that many elements are outside of our control and can change at any moment. These guidelines have been developed in good faith based on what we know at this time. Our goal is to adhere to them to the best of our abilities, but it is imperative to allow for some flexibility as unforeseen changes arise.

It is also critical to keep in mind the greater good of all our member institutions as we navigate this process. Restrictions and accessibility differ by region, so many different viewpoints had to be taken into consideration. Most importantly, this entire process must be guided by the health and safety of our student-athletes.

Finally, this is still a work in progress. We are continuing to examine details and will share additional information as soon as it is available.

The Campbellsville University athletics department has implemented a COVID-19 Response Team. The Mid-South Conference and Campbellsville University is working closely together for specific guidelines on Return to Play, hosting practices, team meetings, fan regulations, etc. These guidelines will be announced at a later date. 
 
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