ACC to Delay Fall Olympic Sports Competition Until at Least September 1

Posted Jul 9, 2020
The ACC announced Thursday that each of its fall Olympic Sports will delay the start of competition until at least September 1. The decision allows each campus to focus on ensuring return to competition protocols are in place. The delay in competition includes all games in men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. (The ACC)

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