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Athletic trainers will be in contact with student-athletes regarding individual treatment plans and are available via email to answer additional questions. Athletic training paperwork will be administered by head coaches at this time.
Loras College Athletics Announces 2021 Outdoor Event Attendance Policy
Mar. 19, 2021 - Loras College Athletics, in accordance with the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) and state and local officials, announced an updated attendance policy for outdoor athletic events for the upcoming spring seasons. Attendance to contests will be permitted free of charge with physical distancing and face covering guidelines in effect at all venues.
Rock Bowl Stadium (Football, M/W Soccer, Lacrosse, M/W Track and Field)
Spectators will be permitted to attend football, soccer, track & field and women’s lacrosse home events. Spectators must follow physical distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required, according to campus policy. Spectators can use the entire Rock Bowl area for seating including bringing their own chairs if not sitting in bleacher section. We encourage visiting fans to be seated on the north side of the stadium.
There will not be admission charged to attend the contests. There will be no concession services available.
Duhawk Athletics will be streaming home events free of charge. Links to video streams and live stats are located on the teams' respective schedules and at
duhawks.com/watch.
Faber-Clark Field (Softball)
Fans are permitted to attend softball home events and are asked to maintain physical distancing between families and spectators as well as wear face coverings. Fans are asked to bring their own chairs and may sit anywhere along the hill behind the backstop. Live stats will be available for softball games at
https://duhawks.com/sidearmstats/softball/summary.
Petrakis Stadium (Baseball)
Fans are permitted to attend baseball games and are asked to maintain physical distancing between families and spectators as well as wear face coverings. Fans are asked to bring their own chairs and may sit alongside the first base fence, right field, left field and every other row in the bleachers. Live stats will be available for baseball games at
https://duhawks.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Spectators must follow physical distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required, according to campus policy.
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Spectators must follow the guidelines of the golf course at which the competition is being held.
Check Your Temperature and/or Symptoms: Before visiting campus, individuals should take their temperature and assess for signs of illness including: Fever, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat, Headache, Fatigue, Body or Muscle Aches, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss of Smell, Loss of Taste. If experiencing any signs or symptoms of illness, individuals should not attend campus events.
Protect Yourself and Others: Wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain 6-foot social distancing and practice frequent handwashing. Follow signage posted. Do not attend events or other public gatherings if you are ill, have tested positive for, or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Loras College Athletics Announces 2021 Indoor Event Attendance Policy
Mar. 12, 2021 - Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to maintain a safe environment for all student-athletes, campus community and spectators, the Loras College Athletic Department has announced a limited attendance policy for men’s volleyball home events. In cooperation with local and state health officials, Loras will continue to monitor in-person attendance. These policies are subject to change at any time.
Athletic Wellness Center (AWC) – Lillis Court
In accordance with CCIW restrictions four individuals per each participant (student-athlete/coach/staff member) will be permitted to attend men’s volleyball events. Spectators must check in at the registration tables located at each entrance. Seating for spectators will be designated. Physical distancing and face coverings will be required, according to campus policy. Spectators must be seated with family members only.
There will not be an admission charged to attend the contests. No students, faculty, staff, and community members will be allowed to attend and only those listed on the pass list will be allowed in venue. There will be no concession services available. Doors will be open 30 minutes prior to contest.
Duhawk Athletics plans to stream all home events free of charge. Links to video streams are located on the teams' respective schedules and at
duhawks.com/watch.
Check Your Temperature and/or Symptoms: Before visiting campus, individuals should take their temperature and assess for signs of illness including: Fever, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat, Headache, Fatigue, Body or Muscle Aches, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss of Smell, Loss of Taste. If experiencing any signs or symptoms of illness, individuals should not attend campus events.
Protect Yourself and Others: Wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain 6-foot social distancing and practice frequent handwashing. Follow signage posted. Do not attend events or other public gatherings if you are ill, have tested positive for, or have been exposed to COVID-19.
To stay connected with Loras Athletics, follow along on social media:
Twitter: @LorasAthletics
Facebook: facebook.com/LorasAthletics
NCAA DIII Twitter: @NCAADIII
American Rivers Conference Twitter: @AmerRiversConf
Stay Connected with Loras College Athletics Team Social Media Accounts
| Team |
Twitter |
Facebook |
| Baseball |
@LorasBaseball |
facebook.com/LorasCollegeBaseball |
| Men's Basketball |
@DuhawkMBB |
facebook.com/LorasMBasketball |
| Women's Basketball |
@DuhawkWBB |
facebook.com/LorasWBasketball |
| Cross Country |
@LorasDuhawksXC |
facebook.com/LorasCollegeCrossCountry |
| Football |
@LorasCollegeFB |
facebook.com/lorascollegefootball |
| Men's Golf |
@LorasMGolf |
facebook.com/LorasMGolf |
| Women's Golf |
@LorasWGolf |
facebook.com/LorasWGolf |
| Women's Lacrosse |
@LorasWLAX |
facebook.com/LorasCollegeWomensLacrosse |
| Men's Soccer |
@LorasMSoccer |
facebook.com/LorasMSoccer |
| Women's Soccer |
@LorasWSoccer |
facebook.com/LorasWSoccer |
| Swimming and Diving |
@lorasswimdive |
facebook.com/LorasSwimDive |
| Softball |
@LorasSoftball |
facebook.com/LorasSoftball |
| Spirit Squad |
@DuhawkSpirit |
facebook.com/LDuhawkSpirit |
| Tennis |
@LorasTennis |
facebook.com/loratennis |
| Track and Field |
@LorasTrack |
facebook.com/LorasCollegeTrackandField |
| Men's Volleyball |
@LorasMensVB |
facebook.com/LorasMensVB |
| Women's Volleyball |
@LorasWVB |
facebook.com/LorasVolleyball |
| Wrestling |
@DuhawkWrestling |
facebook.com/LorasCollegeWrestling |
Frequently Asked Questions - Athletic Eligibility:
Any questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to Denise Udelhofen, Director of Athletics
NCAA COVID-19 Information Page
http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/covid-19-coronavirus
Resocialization of Sport Updates (Nov. 13, 2020)
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/COVID/SSI_ResocializationDevelopingStandardsSecondEdition.pdf
Resocialization of College Basketball (Sept. 25, 2020)
https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/core-principles-resocialization-collegiate-basketball
The NCAA Board of Governors has directed schools and conferences to meet specific requirements if they are to conduct NCAA fall sports during the preseason, regular season and postseason. Further, each division is directed to determine its ability to meet those requirements to conduct fall championships.
The board expressed serious concerns about the continuing high levels of COVID-19 infection in many parts of the nation. The board has determined that it will only support moving forward with fall championships and other postseason play if strict conditions are applied and adhered to.
The requirements include:
- All fall sports activity (preseason, regular season and postseason) must follow the recently released return-to-sport guidelines from the NCAA Sport Science Institute for all athletic activity. As the guidelines change based on the ever-changing pandemic, schools must follow any future modifications.
- The NCAA will establish a phone number and email to allow college athletes, parents or others to report alleged failures. The Association will notify school and conference administrators, who will be expected to take immediate action.
- All member schools must adhere to federal, state and local guidelines related to COVID-19. Further, the conduct of NCAA championships must be in line with federal, state and local guidelines.
- All student-athletes must be allowed to opt out of participation due to concerns about contracting COVID-19. If a college athlete chooses to opt out, that individual’s athletics scholarship commitment must be honored by the college or university.
- Each division must determine no later than Aug. 14 the eligibility accommodations that must be made for student-athletes who opt out of participating this fall or for those whose seasons are canceled or cut short due to COVID-19. College athletes and their families must know what their eligibility status will be before beginning the fall season.
- Member schools may not require student-athletes to waive their legal rights regarding COVID-19 as a condition of athletics participation.
- Member schools, in conjunction with existing insurance standards, must cover COVID-19 related medical expenses for student-athletes to prevent out-of-pocket expenses for college athletes and their families.
- Any NCAA fall championship or other postseason contests must be conducted within enhanced safety protocols for student-athletes and essential athletics personnel. These safety enhancements will include regular testing, separation of college athletes and essential personnel from all other nonessential personnel, and physical distancing and masking policies during all aspects of noncompetition.
- NCAA championships may use reduced bracketing, a reduced number of competitors, predetermined sites and, where appropriate, single sites to limit exposure to COVID-19.
- If 50% or more of eligible teams in a particular sport in a division cancel their fall season, there will be no fall NCAA championship in that sport in that division.
- If fall sports championships are postponed in any division, a decision to conduct that championship at a later date will be based upon the scientific data available at that time regarding COVID-19, along with other considerations.
The divisions must determine by Aug. 21 whether their respective fall sports seasons and NCAA championships should occur this year. All three divisions must follow their governance processes in making decisions.
“The first and most important consideration is whether sports can be conducted safely for college athletes,” said Michael V. Drake, chair of the board and University of California system president. “Each division must examine whether it has the resources available to take the required precautions given the spread of COVID-19.”
The board based its requirements on guidance from the NCAA’s COVID-19 Advisory Panel, established in March and comprising leading medical, public health and epidemiology experts. The panel will continue to closely monitor the pandemic and its impact on higher education and college sports and to provide any recommended changes to the requirements.
“Our decisions place emphasis where it belongs — on the health and safety of college athletes,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said. “Student-athletes should never feel pressured into playing their sport if they do not believe it is safe to do so. These policies ensure they can make thoughtful, informed decisions about playing this fall.”
Updated Q&A (June 8, 2020)
Includes recruiting information, eligibility, blanket waivers, and more
The following guidance has been provided by the NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs staff in response to questions submitted after the cancellation of all NCAA Championship events on March 12, 2020.
On March 13, 2020 the DIII Administrative Committee approved the following blanket waiver.
- Sport sponsorship and membership requirements. Approved a blanket waiver of any deficiencies in sports sponsorship requirements related to spring sports occurring as a result of actions taken in response to COVID-19. This will not apply to sports sponsorship issues related to fall or winter sports.
- Student-athlete seasons of participation and eligibility. Approved a blanket waiver for all student-athletes participating in spring sports as follows: (a) Waive the use of a season of participation for all student-athletes in spring sports. If an institution continues or re-starts its season, this relief would still exist; and (b) Waive the use of the spring semester towards their limit of 10 semesters/15 quarters, regardless of whether they used a season.
- Playing and practice seasons exceptions and extra benefits. Institutions should exercise flexibility in the best interest of their student-athletes with respect to playing seasons provisions and extra benefits through the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The committee directed staff to assist with applying flexibility in these areas on a case-by-case basis, when requested by an institution. Examples include allowing flexibility for playing season adjustments occurring during the Spring 2020 semester and flexibility to assist students with travel, lodging, and meals associated with being displaced due to their campus being closed.
Q: If a Spring Sport SA drops to less than full-time enrollment this spring, do they still get the benefit of the blanket waiver?
A: Yes
Q: If a Spring Sport SA drops to less than full-time enrollment this spring, can they participate in virtual practices with their coach?
A: Yes.
Q: What flexibility in terms of full-time enrollment will be given to student-athletes who graduate and wish to compete next year?
A: Full-time enrollment requirements will still apply for next academic year. And student-athlete can still use the final semester/quarter exception to the full-time enrollment requirement. Institutions maintain the opportunity to seek individual waiver relief for their student-athletes.
Q: If a student-athlete used the less than full-time enrollment exception in Spring 2020 and they decide to drop a course at this time, can they use the exception again next academic year?
A: Yes. While a student-athlete typically can only use the less than full time enrollment exception once during their undergraduate career, in this circumstance they are not considered to have used the exception during the Spring 2020 semester.
Q: If a student-athlete used the less than full-time enrollment exception in Spring 2020 and they decide to drop a course at this time to save it for next academic year, must the institution report a violation since the student-athlete participated while enrolled in less than full-time but did not complete degree requirements?
A: No.
Q: A student-athlete must drop below full-time for the remainder of the term and our institution is still able to conduct practice and/or competition during this academic year, can they participate?
A: Yes they could participate while enrolled in less than full-time during the remainder of the academic year.
Q: If a Spring Sport student-athlete graduates this spring but returns for their final season, can they be enrolled any courses (provided they are full-time) or must they declare a second major and have the courses be degree countable?
A: The student would have to be enrolled full time in a program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree.
Q: Would it be permissible for a S-A who graduates in May 2020 to return to pursue a minor in 2020-21 and be eligible to use their spring season waiver. If so, could they use the last term exception?
A: A student-athlete cannot participate in athletics if they are not enrolled full-time in a program of studies leading to baccalaureate or graduate degree. They can participate less than full-time in their final term provide they are taking the courses necessary to graduate. They can’t be enrolled in less than full-time if they completed the course necessary to graduate and only want to take courses to complete a minor.
Q: A spring student-athletes wishes to graduate in May and return for their final season but the institution does not offer graduate programs. Can this SA enroll full-time at another institution in a graduate program and compete at a DIII institution next year?
A: No, the student-athlete may not compete at the DIII school while enrolled at another institution.
Q: A two sport athlete in basketball and baseball used his 3rd season of competition in basketball this year. Spring of 2020 was his 10th semester. Could the SA also play basketball second semester?
A: That student-athlete could play basketball in the spring.
Q: A spring student-athlete is in their 10th semester. Do they need a waiver for a 11th term or does the March 13, 2020 blanket waiver cover this situation as well?
A: If the spring 2020 would have been the student-athlete’s 10th semester then the blanket waiver provides that student-athlete with one semester to use during the 2020-21 academic year. To get both semesters, the student-athlete would need a waiver from the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee.
Q: Spring 2020 is the student-athlete’s 10th semester; can they enroll for a full academic year in 20-21? If yes, can they participate in practice and competition in both terms?
A: The student-athlete could not enroll full-time for both semesters and maintain eligibility. However, institutions maintain the opportunity to seek individual waiver relief for their student-athletes.
Q: The NAIA is granting a waiver of two semesters of full-time enrollment for spring sport student-athletes. If a student-athlete enrolled in 10 semesters at the NAIA institution and transfers to a NCAA DIII institution, if they meet other eligibility requirements, are they permitted an 11th semester only, or also a 12th term?
A: The blanket waiver only permits an 11th semester. For the 12th semester they would need a waiver through the Student-athlete Reinstatement Committee.
Q: What if an institution is on a non-traditional academic calendar and the student-athlete is enrolled in two terms over the course of a season? For example, a Men’s Volleyball student-athlete would normally compete during the winter and spring quarter during the volleyball season.
A: Per the blanket waiver a student-athlete would only have the spring semester not count towards their ten allowable semesters. However, institutions maintain the opportunity to seek individual waiver relief for their student-athletes.
Q: Will spring sport student-athletes be able to regain a season of participation?
A: On March 13, 2020, the NCAA DIII Administrative Committee approved a blanket waiver that would (a) Waive the use of a season of participation for all student-athletes in spring sports, regardless of whether they used a season. Therefore, in spring sports only, student-athletes will not be charged a season of competition regardless of how many contests or dates of competition a student-athlete participated in.
Q: What if our institution is still able to conduct practice and/or competition during this academic year, will that jeopardize an institution’s ability to use the waiver?
A: If an institution is able to continue or re-start its season, the relief granted through the blanket waiver would still exist
Q: Does the waiver apply to winter sport student-athletes who were still competing in championships (i.e., basketball, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, wrestling)?
A: The blanket waiver does not apply to winter sport student-athletes. However, institutions maintain the opportunity to seek individual waiver relief for their student-athletes.
Q: If an institution were to change grading to credit/no credit or pass/fail, would there be a waiver for those fall sport student-athletes that are currently on Poor Academic Standing and do not have the opportunity to earn an actual semester GPA to increase the cumulative GPA.
A: That would be addressed at the institutional/conference level. Waivers of institutional academic requirements can only be waived by the institution or conference if it is a conference requirement
Q: Is it necessary to process hardship waivers for spring sports since all spring student-athletes are regaining a season of participation?
A: Student-athletes will not need a hardship waiver to regain a season of participation for Spring 2020, even if they participate in practice or competition still this spring, but institutions should retain documentation of the incapacitating injury for any future waivers they may seek (e.g. extension of the 10 semester/15 quarter)
Q: Can student-athletes practice/compete with an outside team between now and the end of the academic year?
A: Yes, student-athletes can practice and/or compete on an outside team immediately without it affecting their eligibility.
