BOULDER — University of Colorado athletic director Rick George issued the following statement Thursday afternoon regarding the department's operations following the NCAA announcing that it has canceled all remaining winter and all spring championships, effective immediately, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Pac-12 Conference has also canceled all spring sports competition, including all non-conference events, until further notice.
"The CU athletic department is committed to the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff and fans as it relates to COVID-19," George said. "As the situation is developing rapidly, we continue to collaborate with leaders from campus, the Pac-12 and NCAA as we make decisions that are in the best interest of our student-athletes and staff.