Endicott Athletics Update Regarding COVID-19 (UPDATED AS OF 3/13/2020, 11:30 AM)

BEVERLY, Mass. – The rapidly changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19 requires extraordinary changes to our typical schedule as we remain focused on the health and welfare of our student-athletes, staff, and the entire Endicott community. We are in constant contact with our local health authorities and are following all CDC and NCAA guidelines regarding this fluid situation. While we have no diagnosed cases of COVID-19 at Endicott or within the City of Beverly, at this time, it is vital that we, as a community, are proactive regarding these unprecedented circumstances. The aim of our discussions has been to move as quickly and thoughtfully as possible. In the coming days, we are asking for your understanding and consideration as we continue to evaluate our next steps.

March 13, 2020

UPDATED AS OF 3/13/2020 AT 11:30 AM

BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott College has canceled all athletic contests for the remainder of the year. While this has been a difficult decision to make, we feel that this is in the best interest of our student-athletes, athletics personnel, families and fans. For updates on other areas of athletic-related events please see below.

These measures were taken in conjunction with the NCAA and the CCC:

On March 12, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to the spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
On March 13 (11 AM), the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Board of Directors came to the difficult decision to cancel all athletic competitions. Institutions with teams that have returned from spring break trips will cancel athletic competition immediately. Institutions with teams currently on spring break trips will cancel athletic competitions upon the completion of those respective trips. For more details please click here: CCC Statement Regarding COVID-19.

Club Sports

Club sports will be suspended until further notice.

Intramurals & Recreation

Intramurals and recreation events/classes have been canceled through April 6th.

Facilities

Post Sport Science & Fitness Center

Post Center and Athletic Facilities are closed to the public and open to approved personnel only. Extra steps are being taken to further disinfect public spaces and locker rooms.

Raymond J. Bourque Arena

Bourque Arena will only be open to previously contracted groups with limitations and restrictions.
All public skate and drop-in events are canceled until further notice.

Spring Break

We will be continuing to evaluate the landscape and will be making decisions regarding future travel and competitions, but at this time the following restrictions are in place:

The following events have been canceled:

Softball Spring Training Trip to Clermont, Florida (March 14th-March 21st)
Baseball Spring Training Trip to Lexington, South Carolina (March 13th-March 22nd)
Men's Tennis Spring Training Trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania (March 16th-March 17th)
Men's Lacrosse Spring Training Trip to Clermont, Florida (March 13th-March 18th)
Women's Rugby NEC7C's Home Tournament (March 14th)
Men's Volleyball Trip to Western New York (March 18th-March 21st)

Residence and Dining Hall

Endicott student-athletes with trips canceled will be staying in their respective residence halls along with access to dining services.

Spectators

At this time, all athletic events are closed to the public. Essential staff and approved family attendance only. Tailgating at these events is highly discouraged. All visiting teams are asked to travel with student-athletes and essential personnel only.

Non-traditional season

All Endicott out-of-season, non-traditional practices, and competitions are postponed at this time.

Strength & Conditioning

Strength and conditioning sessions have been postponed at this time.

Club Sports

Club sports will be suspended until further notice.

Intramurals & Recreation

Intramurals and recreation events/classes have been canceled through April 6th.

Next Steps

While this is not an easy decision to make, we feel that it is being made in the best interest of our student-athletes and our entire Endicott community. We are aware of the impact of these decisions. However, our top priority is the health and welfare of the entire Endicott community, and to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. We are taking these actions now, as disruptive as they might be, to lessen the risk of facing greater challenges and consequences in the future. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances.

Please know that we continue to work with College administration to review, update, and communicate plans. This is an extremely fluid situation and all guidelines are subject to change with little notice.

For more information, please view Endicott's COVID-19 website.

For CDC guidance for institutions of higher education, please click here.

Family, friends, and fans of Endicott and visiting institutions are encouraged to watch games online. For the most up-to-date athletics information, please visit www.ecgulls.com.