Skyline Conference Announces Cancelation of Spring 2020 Season

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Following yesterday's announcement of St. Joseph's College's suspension of all athletic activity through March 29 and the NCAA's announcement to cancel all 2020 Spring National Championships due to concerns of the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the Skyline Conference Presidents Council, in consultation with the Directors of Athletics, has voted to cancel the spring 2020 Skyline Conference regular season and championships. 

In doing so, the presidents recognize the disappointment of all of the student-athletes affected, but believe that safety and good health are of the utmost importance.  

"I do not believe that anyone involved in this very difficult and unprecedented situation truly wants to prevent student-athletes from doing what they love," said Skyline Conference Commissioner Linda Bruno, "but the much larger issue of what is in the best overall interest for all on our campuses is of the utmost importance."

"While this is a disappointment for all, we must remember our priorities in life and I believe this is the right decision," remarked St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) Director of Athletics Margaret Alaimo. "The health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and SJC Community as a whole are our top priority. This firm decision gives the student-athletes, as well as us, some certainty in at least this part of our lives right now." 

The NCAA Division III Administrative Committee has also announced today that an additional season/semester of eligibility will be granted to student-athletes participating in spring sports.

"I know how much competing in the Skyline Conference regular season and championships means to our student-athletes and coaches, and hope that they eventually understand that this decision was made with the ultimate consideration of their well-being," commented Bruno.