The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced this morning that it will postpone all fall conference competition and championships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made following a unanimous vote by the CCIW's Council of Presidents.  

As a result, Elmhurst University will postpone all contests in football, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross country and soccer this fall. Despite the disappointment, the Elmhurst University athletic department remains committed to provide its student-athletes the best competitive and training environment possible within the circumstances. Coaching staffs and the athletic administration will be sharing details with their teams about what that will entail.

The Council of Presidents has tasked the CCIW to explore competition opportunities for the sports of cross country, football, soccer and volleyball in the spring while also maintaining full conference competition for the spring sports. Women's golf and women's tennis which compete in both the fall and spring, will have their championships moved to the spring as well.  No decision on winter sports has been made and the Council of Presidents will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation over the coming weeks.

Elmhurst University's athletic department is establishing health and safety guidelines for practices and competition in order to facilitate the safest environment possible for its student-athletes, coaches and staff. Student-athletes in the affected sports will not be charged with using a season of participation, as a blanket waiver has already been approved by the Division III Administrative Committee. 
 
For more information on Elmhurst University's COVID-19 response, please visit: https://www.elmhurst.edu/covid-19-updates/