Posted: May 31, 2021
PACWEST Media
The PACWEST is optimistic regarding the potential return to conference competition for Fall 2021.
Safety remains our top priority for our member institutions, student-athletes, coaches, officials, and staff.
The 2021-2022 season will be a transition year in which league schedules will be reduced or compressed allowing for a measured approach and a safe return to competitive sport participation.
The following guiding principles were considered as part our decision-making process.
Guiding Principles
- Public Health Orders (PHOs) will be reviewed on a regular basis and inform decisions (e.g., Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training documents including Return to Campus Primer, Going Forward Guidelines and viaSport Return to Sport)
- Travel may be reduced to reduce costs, acknowledging the financial challenges of member institutions
- The outdoor competitive season will not start before mid-September (soccer) and the indoor competitive season not before November (basketball/volleyball)
- Institutions will maintain independent authority to determine the date when student-athletes in any sport can commence on-campus training and practices.
Further information will be circulated as planning for the 2021-22 PACWEST season evolves.
