BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents have announced effectively immediately the cancellation of all intercollegiate competitions, including OVC Championships, through the end of the 2019-20 academic year due to the COVID-19 public health threat.
Additionally, all team practices will be suspended until April 3, 2020, at which time the impact of the suspension will be re-evaluated. During this time period, student-athletes shall be allowed to be engaged in strength and conditioning and training room activities.
The main priority of the OVC is to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans. The league will continue to monitor all relevant information on COVID-19 on a daily basis.
“We fully support the decision of the OVC Council of Presidents to cancel Spring athletics competitions,” said Gerald Harrison, Austin Peay State University director of athletics. “While I believe athletics is a part of the tapestry of America, we as leaders must do what’s right to protect our student-athletes, coaches and supporters. During this period, Austin Peay athletics will continue our pursuit of excellence and working toward our goal of being the most complete athletics department in the OVC>”