COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Simpson College Athletics is dedicated to the safety of our student-athletes and is working with individual teams on arrangements to return to campus. We will continue to update the campus community on developments as they unfold at www.simpson.edu/covid19. 

Following is the statement issued by the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Presidents Council regarding the status of the spring competition in 2020 amid the evolving COVID-19 public health threat.

Bob Nutgrass, Athletic Director 

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – On Friday, March 13, 2020, The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Presidents Council met to discuss the COVID-19 Coronavirus situation.

Based on the advice received from state, federal, and other public health authorities, with the priority being focusing on the health and well-being of our campus communities, it is with unprecedented sadness the Presidents Council concluded that all conference competition will be cancelled, effective Friday, March 13, 2020, for the remainder of the spring season. The cancellation includes all A-R-C spring regular season competition, championships, and awards.

The A-R-C eagerly awaits news from the NCAA regarding lost eligibility for all student-athletes affected by the nation-wide health pandemic.

The statement can be viewed at https://rollrivers.com/news/2020/3/13/baseball-american-rivers-conference-covid-19-statement.aspx.