BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) issued the following announcement Friday afternoon. 

"The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Presidents' Council has voted to cancel the 2020 regular season (conference and non-conference games) and postseason championships for spring-sports through the remainder of the academic year, effective immediately. The decision was based on the ongoing impact of the coronavirus, following the lead of the NCAA canceling spring-sport championships and many other conferences canceling their spring seasons.

The MIAC shares in the disappointment that this difficult decision will bring to student-athletes, families, coaches, and fans; however, the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that for the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, athletic staff, and campus communities, it is no longer feasible for conference athletic activities to continue at this time.

The MIAC is working with the NCAA regarding eligibility for all student-athletes affected by the nationwide health pandemic."

The announcement comes a day after the NCAA announced the cancelation of all national championships at all levels for the remainder of the academic year. Stay up to date on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and Bethel University by visiting the University's COVID-19 page by clicking here.