On Friday, July 24, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Council of Presidents voted to postpone athletic competitions for all fall sports due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Please see a link to the CCIW announcement here (LINK). As a result, Wheaton will not compete in football, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, women's tennis, volleyball, or women's golf during the fall semester.   

Though we are saddened by the loss of the fall competitive season, Wheaton College is committed to the health and safety of our student-athletes and our campus community. We still anticipate holding practices for fall sports and conducting a fall non-traditional season for spring sports with no competition permitted. A decision about winter sports will be made later this semester when more guidance from the CCIW and NCAA is available.

Wheaton Athletics strives to develop Christian faith, character and leadership through athletics, and though this fall will be different, we believe completely in the power and impact of this mission. The focus of our planning will transition to preparing for COVID-Safe, Thunder-Strong practice and training opportunities, as well as creative ways to be in community together.

An FAQ page is posted on the athletics website to answer additional questions. We also encourage student athletes to reach out to their coaches with any additional questions.

Julie Davis '91
Wheaton College Director of Athletics