Orlando Sentinel · Jul 22, 2020
UCF fall Olympic sports delayed by AAC due to coronavirus concerns
The American Athletic Conference is pushing back the start of its fall Olympic sports schedule until at least Sept. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Stew Milne)The American Athletic Conference is pushing back the start of its fall Olympic sports schedule until at least Sept. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The decision allows member institutions additional time to implement protocols for a safe return to competition for student-athletes, coaches and staff members,” the league said in a statement Wednesday.
The delay includes exhibition and regular season competitions, with schools expected to handle rescheduling contests.