UCLA Athletics Update – 3/12/2020

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pac-12 Conference today announced the cancellation of the 2020 Men's Basketball Conference Tournament, as well as the cancellation of all Pac-12 member institution conference and non-conference competitions and championship events until further notice. Additionally, the NCAA announced the cancellation of all winter and spring championships.

While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the UCLA campus at this time, as a result of these announcements, and out of the continued prioritization of the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, UCLA Athletics today implemented the following measures:

All practices and athletically-related team activities have been suspended through at least Sunday, March 29, 2020

All on- and off-campus recruiting and recruiting-related travel have been suspended until further notice

All on- and off-campus camps and clinics have been suspended until further notice

"While we know today's developments are devastating for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans, we fully support the decisions of the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA and believe these precautions are in everyone's best interest," said the Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics. "Even in the midst of great disappointment, we must all keep in mind the bigger picture; the health and safety of our community is the most important thing at this time. We are committed to the overall well-being of our student-athletes, and providing them with all the support that they need during this uncertain and unprecedented time."

As UCLA announced earlier this week, as of Wednesday, March 11, campus transitioned to remote learning platforms through at least April 10, 2020. UCLA Athletics will continue to closely to monitor the situation as well as recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Moving forward, we will continue to take guidance from campus, the conference and the NCAA, and any future changes to the above measures will be made in conjunction with those partners.

More information on the novel coronavirus and preventative measures can be found here. Additional updates regarding UCLA Athletics events will be published here as they become available. The latest information can also be found by following us on Twitter (@UCLAAthletics).