Statement on COVID-19 from Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin
3/13/2020 12:16:00 PM | General, Athletics
Kansas City Athletics to suspend all events until March 30th
Dear KC Athletics Family:
As a follow up to Chancellor Agrawal's campus message surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share with you pertinent decisions related to our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Amid the recent concerns of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is imperative to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our KC Athletics family. Effective immediately, all KC Athletics activities and events below will be suspended until March 30, 2020.
- International recruiting
- Domestic off-campus in person recruiting
- Hosting of official and unofficial visits
- Practices, including weight lifting, for sports not in competition season
- Non-conference spring home competitions – tennis, golf, and softball
- Spring out of season contests – soccer and volleyball
- Please advise any student-athletes who do not feel comfortable participating in team activities that they will be excused
While coronavirus cases continue to be discussed nationally, we are doing our part to limit exposure to the Athletics Department and to mitigate the spread of the disease. We are working closely with the University of Missouri System and our local health department to implement policies and practices that promote the well-being of our community.
The unknowns associated with the evolving situation present challenging times. I appreciate your due diligence in response to these rapid developments as we do all we can to preserve the safety and well-being of our campus and community.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brandon E. Martin, Director of Athletics
As a follow up to Chancellor Agrawal's campus message surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share with you pertinent decisions related to our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Amid the recent concerns of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is imperative to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our KC Athletics family. Effective immediately, all KC Athletics activities and events below will be suspended until March 30, 2020.
- International recruiting
- Domestic off-campus in person recruiting
- Hosting of official and unofficial visits
- Practices, including weight lifting, for sports not in competition season
- Non-conference spring home competitions – tennis, golf, and softball
- Spring out of season contests – soccer and volleyball
- Please advise any student-athletes who do not feel comfortable participating in team activities that they will be excused
While coronavirus cases continue to be discussed nationally, we are doing our part to limit exposure to the Athletics Department and to mitigate the spread of the disease. We are working closely with the University of Missouri System and our local health department to implement policies and practices that promote the well-being of our community.
The unknowns associated with the evolving situation present challenging times. I appreciate your due diligence in response to these rapid developments as we do all we can to preserve the safety and well-being of our campus and community.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brandon E. Martin, Director of Athletics
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