NJCAA cancels spring competition, practices

PERKINSTON — The NJCAA has canceled all remaining competition, effective immediately.

"In light of the progressive evolvement of the COVID-19 situation, the NJCAA has decided to end all competition for the remainder of the academic year," NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker said. "As an association, the NJCAA exhausted all possible avenues to potentially postpone competition for both upcoming basketball championships and spring sport competition. We believe following the recommendations of the CDC is in the best interest of our member colleges and our student-athletes."

Spring competition includes all practices, regular season, postseason, and national championship play.

Earlier in the day, the MACC's athletic directors had recommended the suspension of on- and off-campus recruiting in the MACJC, and the NJCAA announcement halted those activities until at least April 15.

The NJCAA has declared no spring sport student-athlete will be charged a year of participation against their eligibility. There will be further discussions regarding expanding the number of allowable Letters of Intent for spring sports for the next two seasons, as well. 

As the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College asks faculty, staff and students to monitor our Coronavirus Updates page at https://mgccc.edu/coronavirus.