MAC Announces Operational Plan for Wrestling, and Swim & Dive Seasons
10/12/2020 5:54:00β―PM | General, Wrestling, Swimming and Diving
CLEVELAND, Ohio βΒ The Mid-American Conference announced Monday an operational plan for Wrestling, and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving to conduct the 2020-21 season. The plan, approved by the MAC Directors of Athletics on Friday, includes recommendations for Wrestling and Men's and Women's Swimming to conduct the 2020-21 season, while mitigating health and safety concerns related to COVID-19.Β
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The MAC Wrestling season is scheduled to begin January 1, 2021 with teams competing in an eight-week season with Conference Quad and Tri Meets scheduled by the Conference office during Weeks 4 & 5. The MAC Championships will take place February 27-28, 2021.
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The MAC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving seasons originally scheduled for late October will begin competition on November 5th. Both the men's and women's Conference championships will pushed back (Men: April 8-10, Women: April 15-17) to accompany the delayed start date. Student-Athletes will remain eligible to compete at the NCAA Championships held in March.Β Β
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A full list of recommendations for each sport can be found below. These recommendations are and will be subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with state and local health guidelines.Β Β
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Wrestling
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
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The MAC Wrestling season is scheduled to begin January 1, 2021 with teams competing in an eight-week season with Conference Quad and Tri Meets scheduled by the Conference office during Weeks 4 & 5. The MAC Championships will take place February 27-28, 2021.
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The MAC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving seasons originally scheduled for late October will begin competition on November 5th. Both the men's and women's Conference championships will pushed back (Men: April 8-10, Women: April 15-17) to accompany the delayed start date. Student-Athletes will remain eligible to compete at the NCAA Championships held in March.Β Β
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A full list of recommendations for each sport can be found below. These recommendations are and will be subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with state and local health guidelines.Β Β
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Wrestling
- Eight-Week Season (Jan. 1 β Feb. 21) with Conference Quad and Tri Meets scheduled by the conference office during Weeks 4 & 5 (Jan. 22-24 & Jan. 29-31).Β Β
- Teams may independently schedule additional Conference meets as able or needed.
- Conference Championships moved to February 27-28, 2021(current dates March 5-6).Β Β
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
- Season beginning November 5, 2020.
- Men's Conference Championships: April 8-10, 2021 (hosted by Miami).
- Women's Conference Championships: April 15-17, 2021 (hosted by Eastern Michigan).
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