UM Athletics, ACC Suspend All Athletic Related Activities

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Atlantic Coast Conference, has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice.

UM Athletics and the University recognize that these actions may be disruptive, but our actions are guided by the recommendations of leading health officials and by our priority to safeguard the health and well-being of our community.

Since the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 remain fluid, UM Athletics will post any official updates on its official website (hurricanesports.com) and social media channels (@MiamiHurricanes). Official updates from the University are available by visiting coronavirus.miami.edu.

Statement from the Atlantic Coast Conference:
 
“The Atlantic Coast Conference has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice. The decision was made following consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19.”
 
Statement from ACC Commissioner John Swofford:

“This is uncharted territory and the health and safety of our student-athletes and institutions remains our top priority. This decision is aimed to protect from the further spread of COVID-19.”