Scrimmage and practice possible in small groups in the fall; responding to Board member Chevalier, VP Jenkins says College will not have spring sports if doing so poses a danger to students
The Yavapai Community College District Governing Board was provided a detailed explanation at its August meeting for the reasons fall sports were moved to spring 2021. Vice President Rodney Jenkins explained that the decision was made because “every scenario we looked at, there was a percentage of student athletes and or coaches and staff who would contract” Covid-19.
In addition to the recommendation by the Yavapai coaches, staff and Jenkins made to the President about closing, all of the Arizona community college presidents agreed on their own to move fall sports to spring. The NJCAA also recommended the move.
Third District Representative Paul Chevalier raised a question about operating the sports program in the Spring if there had not by that time been an effective vaccination program in place. Vice President Jenkins assured Mr. Chevalier that the Community College would not place student athletes in danger of the virus in the spring.
You may view the six minute report and discussion on the video clip below.