[UPDATED] Breaking News: SEC & ACC Latest Conferences to Cancel Sports For Rest of the Spring Season

Following the course of action taken by other major NCAA DI conferences including the Pac-12, the SEC and ACC conferences announced today that spring sports, including softball, has been cancelled for the rest of the school year.

The two other Power 5 Conferences, the Big 12 and the Big Ten have not officially cancelled the springs seasons but have postponed a decision until March 29, April 6 and April 15, respectively…

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SEC statement on remaining 2020 competition

The Southeastern Conference today announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In addition, all spring football games are canceled and there will be no pro days conducted by SEC institutions.

“This is a difficult day for all of us, and I am especially disappointed for our student-athletes,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “The health and well-being of our entire conference community is an ongoing priority for the SEC as we continue to monitor developments and information about the COVID-19 virus.”

Other athletics activities, including team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether required or voluntary, remain suspended through at least April 15.

SEC member institutions will continue to provide their student-athletes with care and support to meet needs in areas including academics, medical care, mental health and wellness, nutrition and housing as needed.

The SEC and its member institutions will continue to communicate with public health officials and medical experts to determine the best path forward related to coronavirus pandemic.

TICKET REFUND INFORMATION

For the SEC Softball Tournament and the SEC Baseball Tournament, automatic full ticket refunds will be made by March 31 to fans who purchased tickets from the SEC Office or an SEC university.

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ACC Cancels All Athletic Activities Through End of 2019-20 Academic Year

Following further consultation with the league’s member institutions, and after previously suspending all athletic activities indefinitely, the ACC has made the decision to cancel all athletic related activities including all competition and practice through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. The unanimous decision was made to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19. Each institution will continue to work in accordance with its respective university and state policies related to its individual campus decisions.

“Our top priority remains the health and safety of our student-athletes as well as our fans, communities and the overall well-being of others during these uncharted times,” said ACC Commissioner John Swofford. “We are particularly disappointed for our student-athletes and will continue to work with our membership to assess what is appropriate in the future.”

Refunds for ACC Championships

Men’s Basketball Tournament
All refund requests for the 2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament should be directed to the point of purchase. For fans who purchased through ACC schools, contact the respective school ticket office directly. For purchases via secondary ticket market providers, please contact those vendors directly.

Baseball
All refund requests for the 2020 ACC Baseball Championship should be submitted to [email protected].

Softball
All refund requests for the 2020 ACC Softball Championship, please contact the Louisville ticket office.