UPDATE (NCAA Coronavirus): Reports Indicate That Winter Sports Won’t Get A Blanket Extra Year; Still On The Table For Division I Spring Sports
Editor’s Note: Updates on the NCAA coronavirus spring athletics situation will be updated as they become available. Stay tuned for information as it relates to college lacrosse. Follow all of our coronavirus coverage by clicking here. An Evolving NCAA Coronavirus Situation Update: NCAA Division I Winter Sports Unlikely To Get Extra Year, Still On The […]
US Lacrosse Coronavirus Concerns Lead To Event Postponements; Cancellations
Update (7:00 p.m. ET, March 13, 2020): US Lacrosse published a tweet that stated that all eligible WCLA players would receive an additional year of eligibility. That tweet has been added to the body of this story. US Lacrosse has announced it will postpone all scheduled events through April 5 due to the potential effects […]
MCLA Lacrosse Grants Extra Year Over Coronavirus
The MCLA announced after an expedited vote of the MCLA Executive Board and Board of Directors, every eligible 2020 MCLA player will be granted an extra of eligibility. This helps provide an indication as to how the league will deal with the specific MCLA lacrosse coronavirus situation that has also had far-reaching affects across other […]
National Lacrosse League Coronavirus Concerns Lead To Suspension Of Remainder Of 2020 Season
The National Lacrosse League sent out a media advisory that announced the league would be suspending the remainder of its 2020 season until further notice due to concerns over the coronavirus. In the advisory, the league said: “The National Lacrosse League has determined that it is in the best interests of our fans, our players, […]
Patriot League Lacrosse Seasons Canceled, Other Springs Sports As Well
The Patriot League has canceled the remainder of its spring sports seasons, including both men’s and women’s lacrosse. This decision follows yesterday’s news of the Ivy League canceling its spring sports due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus. A statement on the Patriot League’s website said the following: Recognizing that the health […]
Is It Likely That Ivy League Lacrosse Players Could Get Another Year Of Eligibility?
Update (March 13, 2020): Multiple sources, including Jeff Goodman, have reported that the NCAA is expected to grant relief for the use of a season of competition for its spring sports, including college lacrosse. You can read about the news by clicking here. This should alleviate concerns for many NCAA athletes on losing a year of […]
This Video Of A Funny Coach’s Reaction Perfectly Describes How We Feel About Canceling Lacrosse
This funny coach reaction perfectly describes how we feel about today’s announcement that the Ivy League would be canceling the remainder of its seasons for spring sports (yes, including both men’s and women’s college lacrosse) as a precaution about the coronavirus. It is yet to be seen what other universities or conferences will implement similar […]
Ivy League Athletics Cancels Remainder Of Spring Seasons
Ivy League Athletics has canceled the remainder of its spring athletics practice and competition through the remainder of the academic year. Amherst became the first university to officially cancel or postpone its spring sports yesterday, affecting all spring sports including men and women’s lacrosse. It is up to the individual institution to decide whether or […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement From World Lacrosse
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA — World Lacrosse is closely monitoring developments related to the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including the response and recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading public health authorities around the world. We strongly encourage our member-National Governing Bodies and Continental Federations to do the same by regularly visiting the WHO web […]