200317 NWAC spring sports canceledThe Northwest Athletic Conference has decided to cancel all spring sport competition and NWAC Championship events, effective immediately, the league announced Tuesday (March 17, 2020).

"This is a decision that we do not take lightly but in consultation with the NWAC Executive Board, member colleges, and other conferences, NWAC believes it makes the most sense," NWAC said at the league website. "It is our desire to do our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the interest of the health and well-being of our student-athletes, school personnel, and our fans. We have student-athletes who are having to make significant decisions in a short and crowded time space."

This came on the heels of an earlier update issued by NWAC:

The recent announcements by President Trump and Governor's Inslee (Washington) and Brown (Oregon), discussions with our member colleges and the NWAC Executive Board, effective 3/16/20,  The Northwest Athletic Conference decided to cancel all spring sport competitions and NWAC Championship events, effective immediately. This is a decision that we do not take lightly but in consultation with our constituents and partners, NWAC believes it makes the most sense.  It is our desire to do our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the interest of the health and well-being of our student-athletes, school personnel, and our fans.  We have student-athletes who are having to make significant decisions in a short and crowded time space and we believe at this time is the best way to proceed.