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Utah Athletics Coronavirus Updates
3/29/2020 5:48 PM | General
The University of Utah Athletics Department and the Pac-12 Conference have made a series of announcements about the impact of coronavirus on athletics events since the beginning of the pandemic. We will continue to update this page as announcement are made and developments warrant.
JAN. 21, 2022 -- Though a mask mandate is not currently in effect for the University of Utah campus, we strongly encourage fans attending Utah Utes sporting events to wear a mask, in light of the high number of COVID-19 cases in our community.
JAN. 7, 2022 --Â UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ANNOUNCES MASK MANDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY ORDER:
New safety protocols announced by the Salt Lake County Health Department include a mask order issued on Friday, Jan. 7, which applies to the University of Utah. Masks will be required at all on-campus athletics events, beginning with the men's basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. For more info please visit alert.utah.edu/covid/.
SEPT. 24, 2020 --Â PAC-12 ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL & WINTER SPORTS SEASONS
The Pac-12 CEO Group announced today that based upon updated Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee recommendations that take into account material changes to testing capabilities, the prevalence of COVID-19 and cardiac issues, along with updated state and local health official guidance, the Conference will resume its football, basketball and winter sport seasons.Â
Letter from Mark Harlan:Â click here. | Pac-12 release here.
SEPT. 3, 2020 --Â PAC-12 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING TESTING RESEARCH INITIATIVE WITH QUIDEL; RAPID-RESULTS TEST COULD SPEED THE RETURN OF SPORT COMPETITIONS
The Pac-12 Conference announced that it has entered into an agreement with diagnostic test leader Quidel Corporation to implement frequent testing with rapid results for COVID-19 with student-athletes across all of its campuses for all close-contact sports.
Pac-12 release here.
AUG. 11, 2020 --Â PAC-12 CONFERENCE POSTPONES ALL SPORT COMPETITIONS THROUGH END OF CALENDAR YEAR
The Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. The decision was made after consultation with athletics directors and with the Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee who expressed concern with moving forward with contact practice.Â
Letter from Mark Harlan:Â click here. | Pac-12 release hereÂ
JULY 10, 2020 --Â PAC-12 TO CONDUCT CONFERENCE-ONLY SEASONS FOR FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER
The Pac-12 Conference CEO Group announced an adjustment of the 2020 schedules for Football, Volleyball and Soccer to a Conference-only model. This was done to safeguard the health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, staff and all associated with athletics events, and to provide the maximum flexibility in scheduling because of COVID-19.
MAY 28, 2020 -- UTAH ATHLETICS TO BEGIN PHASED RE-OPENING OF ATHLETICS FACILITIES TO STUDENT-ATHLETES JUNE 15
University of Utah Athletics officials shared a comprehensive plan today for the phased return of student-athletes to athletics facilities for voluntary in-person individual workouts beginning Monday, June 15.
To read the full release, click here.
APRIL 27, 2020 --UTAH ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
The University of Utah Athletics Department has announced several potential accommodations for Utah Football season ticket holders to provide as much assurance as possible concerning the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To read the full release, click here.
MARCH 30, 2020 -- NCAA RELEASE
The Division I Council on Monday voted to allow schools to provide spring-sport student-athletes an additional season of competition and an extension of their period of eligibility.
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MARCH 30, 2020 -- PAC-12 CONFERENCE STATEMENT
The Pac-12 announced today that following a meeting of its CEOs, it has made the decision to extend its previously announced suspension of organized team activities through May 31, with certain limited exceptions based upon student-athlete well-being, and with periodic re-evaluations over the coming weeks should circumstances warrant a change in policy.
To read the full statement and additional Pac-12 policy documents, click here.
MARCH 19, 2020
Message from Mark Harlan
MARCH 14, 2020 -- PAC-12 CONFERENCE STATEMENT
At a meeting of the Pac-12 CEO Group and Athletic Directors earlier today, the Pac-12 made the decision to cancel all Pac-12 conference and non-conference sport competitions and Pac-12 championships through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year. This decision follows both the Pac-12's earlier decision to suspend all sports until further notice, and the decision by the NCAA to cancel the Division I men's and women's 2020 NCAA basketball tournaments as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.Â
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The decision follows yesterday's cancellation of all intercollegiate athletics competitions by the Pac-12, Utah Athletics and other athletics organizations. The University of Utah announced Thursday it will transition to online instruction beginning next Wednesday. More information can be found on the University's COVID-19 website.
Utah's spring football practices, which began March 2, will not resume as planned after this week's spring break.
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"We understand the seriousness of this worldwide pandemic and support every measure being taken in the interests of public health and safety," said Mark Harlan, Director of Athletics. "I also want to acknowledge the extreme disappointment our student-athletes are experiencing as they adjust to the finality of this on so many levels. We will continue to support them in every way while giving them the freedom to make the safest and healthiest decisions for them."
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The most important priority of Utah Athletics is to safeguard the health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, fans and media. We will continue to monitor all new developments and remain in regular communication with University leadership as we employ the most responsible and cautious approach in alignment with recommendations from state and local health officials.
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Further updates regarding Utah Athletics events will be published here as they become available. For the most current information please follow our accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
MARCH 12, 2020: UTAH ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF ALL ATHLETICS EVENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAC-12 DECISION
In accordance with the Pac-12 Conference's decision to cancel the remainder of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament and all Pac-12 sport competitions and Pac-12 Championship events, all scheduled University of Utah athletics competitions—conference or non-conference, home or away—have been canceled, effective immediately, until further notice. The Pac-12's decision was made in consultation with the member universities in an effort to limit the spread of the virus and in the interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes, campus personnel, working and event personnel, and all those who attend Pac-12 events.
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Those who have pre-purchased tickets for scheduled events will be refunded. Fans are encouraged to contact the Utah Athletics Ticket Office with any questions they may have.
The Utah Athletics Department has maintained regular communication with University and Pac-12 leadership to stay abreast of information and recommendations for responding to the situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Further updates regarding Utah Athletics events will be published here as they become available. For the most current information please follow our accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
University of Utah Release
Pac-12 Conference Release
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JAN. 21, 2022 -- Though a mask mandate is not currently in effect for the University of Utah campus, we strongly encourage fans attending Utah Utes sporting events to wear a mask, in light of the high number of COVID-19 cases in our community.
JAN. 7, 2022 --Â UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ANNOUNCES MASK MANDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY ORDER:
New safety protocols announced by the Salt Lake County Health Department include a mask order issued on Friday, Jan. 7, which applies to the University of Utah. Masks will be required at all on-campus athletics events, beginning with the men's basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. For more info please visit alert.utah.edu/covid/.
SEPT. 24, 2020 --Â PAC-12 ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL & WINTER SPORTS SEASONS
The Pac-12 CEO Group announced today that based upon updated Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee recommendations that take into account material changes to testing capabilities, the prevalence of COVID-19 and cardiac issues, along with updated state and local health official guidance, the Conference will resume its football, basketball and winter sport seasons.Â
Letter from Mark Harlan:Â click here. | Pac-12 release here.
SEPT. 3, 2020 --Â PAC-12 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING TESTING RESEARCH INITIATIVE WITH QUIDEL; RAPID-RESULTS TEST COULD SPEED THE RETURN OF SPORT COMPETITIONS
The Pac-12 Conference announced that it has entered into an agreement with diagnostic test leader Quidel Corporation to implement frequent testing with rapid results for COVID-19 with student-athletes across all of its campuses for all close-contact sports.
Pac-12 release here.
Comments from @MarkHarlan_AD and Dr. David Petron on today's @pac12 announcement of a groundbreaking COVID-19 testing research initiative with Quidel Corporation:https://t.co/G2QNoRoieh#goutes pic.twitter.com/TsoBImM9LV
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 3, 2020
AUG. 11, 2020 --Â PAC-12 CONFERENCE POSTPONES ALL SPORT COMPETITIONS THROUGH END OF CALENDAR YEAR
The Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. The decision was made after consultation with athletics directors and with the Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee who expressed concern with moving forward with contact practice.Â
Letter from Mark Harlan:Â click here. | Pac-12 release hereÂ
JULY 10, 2020 --Â PAC-12 TO CONDUCT CONFERENCE-ONLY SEASONS FOR FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER
The Pac-12 Conference CEO Group announced an adjustment of the 2020 schedules for Football, Volleyball and Soccer to a Conference-only model. This was done to safeguard the health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, staff and all associated with athletics events, and to provide the maximum flexibility in scheduling because of COVID-19.
To read the full release, click here. | Pac-12 release here.
MAY 28, 2020 -- UTAH ATHLETICS TO BEGIN PHASED RE-OPENING OF ATHLETICS FACILITIES TO STUDENT-ATHLETES JUNE 15
University of Utah Athletics officials shared a comprehensive plan today for the phased return of student-athletes to athletics facilities for voluntary in-person individual workouts beginning Monday, June 15.
To read the full release, click here.
APRIL 27, 2020 --UTAH ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
The University of Utah Athletics Department has announced several potential accommodations for Utah Football season ticket holders to provide as much assurance as possible concerning the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To read the full release, click here.
MARCH 30, 2020 -- NCAA RELEASE
The Division I Council on Monday voted to allow schools to provide spring-sport student-athletes an additional season of competition and an extension of their period of eligibility.
Members also adjusted financial aid rules to allow teams to carry more members on scholarship to account for incoming recruits and student-athletes who had been in their last year of eligibility who decide to stay.
To read the full release, click here.Â
Statement from @MarkHarlan_AD on today's eligibility decision by @NCAA DI Council.https://t.co/ZsJYCsTPwL pic.twitter.com/GNy6arBNuc
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) March 31, 2020
MARCH 30, 2020 -- PAC-12 CONFERENCE STATEMENT
The Pac-12 announced today that following a meeting of its CEOs, it has made the decision to extend its previously announced suspension of organized team activities through May 31, with certain limited exceptions based upon student-athlete well-being, and with periodic re-evaluations over the coming weeks should circumstances warrant a change in policy.
To read the full statement and additional Pac-12 policy documents, click here.
MARCH 19, 2020
Message from Mark Harlan
MARCH 14, 2020 -- PAC-12 CONFERENCE STATEMENT
At a meeting of the Pac-12 CEO Group and Athletic Directors earlier today, the Pac-12 made the decision to cancel all Pac-12 conference and non-conference sport competitions and Pac-12 championships through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year. This decision follows both the Pac-12's earlier decision to suspend all sports until further notice, and the decision by the NCAA to cancel the Division I men's and women's 2020 NCAA basketball tournaments as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.Â
In addition, the Pac-12 Conference has made the decision to prohibit all organized team athletically-related activities until at least March 29, at which time it will revisit this decision.
MARCH 13, 2020 -- UTAH ATHLETICS PROGRAMS TO SUSPEND PRACTICES INDEFINITELY AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
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The decision follows yesterday's cancellation of all intercollegiate athletics competitions by the Pac-12, Utah Athletics and other athletics organizations. The University of Utah announced Thursday it will transition to online instruction beginning next Wednesday. More information can be found on the University's COVID-19 website.
Utah's spring football practices, which began March 2, will not resume as planned after this week's spring break.
Â
"We understand the seriousness of this worldwide pandemic and support every measure being taken in the interests of public health and safety," said Mark Harlan, Director of Athletics. "I also want to acknowledge the extreme disappointment our student-athletes are experiencing as they adjust to the finality of this on so many levels. We will continue to support them in every way while giving them the freedom to make the safest and healthiest decisions for them."
Â
The most important priority of Utah Athletics is to safeguard the health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, fans and media. We will continue to monitor all new developments and remain in regular communication with University leadership as we employ the most responsible and cautious approach in alignment with recommendations from state and local health officials.
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Further updates regarding Utah Athletics events will be published here as they become available. For the most current information please follow our accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
MARCH 12, 2020: UTAH ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF ALL ATHLETICS EVENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAC-12 DECISION
In accordance with the Pac-12 Conference's decision to cancel the remainder of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament and all Pac-12 sport competitions and Pac-12 Championship events, all scheduled University of Utah athletics competitions—conference or non-conference, home or away—have been canceled, effective immediately, until further notice. The Pac-12's decision was made in consultation with the member universities in an effort to limit the spread of the virus and in the interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes, campus personnel, working and event personnel, and all those who attend Pac-12 events.
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Those who have pre-purchased tickets for scheduled events will be refunded. Fans are encouraged to contact the Utah Athletics Ticket Office with any questions they may have.
The Utah Athletics Department has maintained regular communication with University and Pac-12 leadership to stay abreast of information and recommendations for responding to the situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Â
Further updates regarding Utah Athletics events will be published here as they become available. For the most current information please follow our accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
University of Utah Release
Pac-12 Conference Release
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