CCCAA establishes FAQ page for coronavirus issues
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) announced on March 12, 2020 that competition and practices (outside of regularly scheduled classes) for spring sports and any and all nontraditional sports seasons have been suspended indefinitely, effective immediately. We understand the ramifications of this decision are widespread and there are many questions. The following FAQ is being provided to help provide answers and will be updated as information becomes available and as new questions emerge.
What spring sports are impacted by the announcement?
The baseball, women's badminton, women's beach volleyball, men's golf, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and men's volleyball regular seasons. Additionally, the 2020 CCCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships have been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
What is meant by "practices outside of regularly scheduled classes?"
The CCCAA does not have jurisdiction over college or district decisions related to instruction. The decision whether or not a team can continue to meet on or off campus during scheduled class time is up to the member college or district. The recent board decision to postpone spring competition does not prohibit students from meeting during scheduled class time, but ultimately the question should be answered by the local college or district administration.
Are spring CCCAA Championships still going to be held?
The status of all remaining championships will be determined at a later date but no timetable for a decision has been set.
How does the postponement of sports affect student-athlete eligibility?
That will be determined but it is a central question facing the association. We will be working with the NCAA, NAIA and other governing bodies to determine the next steps while also taking internal steps to answer the many questions student-athletes, parents, coaches and others have and will have. We will disseminate information and answers through the conferences and institutions as they become available.
Will the CCCAA declare any of the remaining 16 men's and women's basketball teams as state champions using some kind of metric such as overall record, poll, RPI or another rating service?
It is unfortunate that we were not able to determine men's and women's state champions but since winners could not be decided on the court, the 2020 champions will be listed as "Not determined."
What is the status of the 2020 CCCAA Convention?
The convention has been canceled. Refunds to registrants who have paid will be issued but will take at least four to six weeks. Additionally, reservations at the Doubletree by Hilton Ontario Airport can be canceled by calling the hotel directly at (909) 937-0900 or Hilton at 1-800-Hilton, or by using the Hilton app. While the convention has been canceled, the Management Council Business Meeting, Vote on Legislation and the Board Meeting will still take place virtually with more information to follow.
(updated March 13, 2020)