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NCAA releases requirements for schools hoping to play fall sports, leading Division III to cancel fall championships

Respective division classifications in college athletics now know how and when to determine whether to play sports in the fall.

The NCAA on Wednesday released a set of requirements for all schools wishing to complete fall sports competition. Although the NCAA left the decision on whether to hold fall sports up to individual divisions, it said divisions must determine the status of fall championships by Aug. 21.

"The board expressed serious concerns about the continuing high levels of COVID-19 infection in many parts of the nation," the NCAA statement read. "The board has determined that it will only support moving forward with fall championships and other postseason play if strict conditions are applied and adhered to.