Remainder of Spring Sports Seasons Canceled

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The following is current as of Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m.
» Conference USA has canceled the remainder of the winter and spring sports seasons as well as all formal and organized practice due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
» Accordingly, Rice University has canceled all athletic activities, including practices. All students will complete their spring semester courses through remote instruction. All athletics facilities are closed.
» Fans who purchased single-game tickets to affected Rice home events will receive a refund.
» The NCAA canceled the Division I men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.

Rice University Crisis Management Updates

Initial Statement Release (3/12/2020 1:01 p.m.)

Conference USA announced on Thursday that effective immediately all scheduled intercollegiate athletic competitions for the remainder of the 2020 spring calendar have been suspended indefinitely.

"Given the scope of the crisis, the conference had no choice at this time but to take this action," Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard said. "While this is truly a difficult decision that impacts each of our student-athletes, our first priority is to their health and safety. This issue is far greater than sports and our immediate focus will be on supporting them during this period of competitive inactivity."

The Rice Ticket Office will automatically refund all single-game ticket purchases for events scheduled through the end of March, with a decision on later games made as warranted. Refunds will be processed back to the form of payment used for the original purchase. A confirmation email will be sent out after the refund has been processed. Rice Baseball season ticket members will receive an email with additional information on their ticket options in the near future. If you have any questions please contact tickets@rice.edu.

Rice Athletics reminds all our friends, fans and extended family of the Center for Disease Control's recommendations:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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