TORONTO - Ontario University Athletics (OUA), under the direction of its Board of Directors, announces the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sport programming and championships up to March 31st, 2021.
This conclusion was based on provincial public health guidelines and with the health and well-being of all OUA participants at the forefront. Effective January 1, 2021, members are responsible for determining their Return to Train guidelines and involvement in member-driven competitions/exhibition games, as per their institution's policies and within regional and provincial public health guidelines.
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy, Chair of the OUA Board of Directors:
"The health of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, and fans remains OUA's number one priority. After significant consultation with our members and advisors, we have determined that OUA sport cannot be delivered prior to March 31st. We recognize how disappointing this is to many, especially our student-athletes, but these are unprecedented times. We are committed to delivering OUA Sport once it is safe to do so."
Gord Grace, OUA President & CEO:
"While we would love nothing more than to see our student-athletes back on the field of play and participating in OUA-sanctioned competition during the 2nd Term, we are not yet at a place where that can occur safely. As disappointing as that reality is, I am confident that our participants will continue to demonstrate their resolve and determination through these exceptional circumstances and as we work toward an eventual safe return to competition. A decision like this is never easy to make. To continue to uphold the health and safety of all participants, however, it remains a necessary step to take, and I commend the OUA Board of Directors for their work and decision-making throughout this process."
The OUA Board of Directors will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 across the province and reserves the right to adjust these decisions on an on-going basis.
At the national level, U SPORTS has confirmed the cancellation of all national championships for the second term.
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