Updated January 4, 2021, 3:58 p.m. PST
What is the status of fall sports at Westmont?
We expect that all fall student-athletes will have a full schedule of competition during this academic year. The NAIA has moved all fall championships to the spring, and the GSAC has moved all of the regular-season conference schedules to the spring, with the exception of the GSAC Cross Country Championships, which was held in November.. Coaches will keep student-athletes informed about a specific timeline for a return to full team training and game play, which remain largely dependent on state and county restrictions. Schedules can be accessed on the Westmont Athletics website.
Does our current situation change the mission of Westmont Athletics this year?
While the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19 certainly have changed what this year looks like, Westmont Athletics remains committed to our mission. Westmont Athletics is a community committed to cultivating maturity of mind, body and spirit through the rigorous pursuit of athletic excellence, integrated learning and Christ-centered leadership. It is our belief that adversity can often produce in us our greatest seasons of growth. Our administrators and coaches remain as committed as ever to leading our student-athletes through this adversity with resilience and hope that is founded in Christ and His promises. It is our sincere desire that our student-athletes develop skills this year that will equip them to handle adversity that comes throughout their lives. We join with scripture in saying, “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - James 1:4
What does the NAIA announcement moving fall championships to the spring mean?
It means that NAIA Championships for men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country will be held during the spring. The dates of those championships can been viewed on each teams' schedule page. It is possible that additional changes will occur to the national championship schedules, which would then also affect GSAC Championship play.
Will eligibility rules remain the same as they have been?
The NAIA has announced that fall and winter sport student-athletes will not be charged a season of competition for the 2020-21 season.
I have concerns about how this affects my eligibility and/or enrollment. What should I do?
Contact your coach as soon as concerns come up and your coach will help you navigate the situation with the most current information, as the NAIA and Westmont are currently working through various COVID-19 related solutions.
Will fans be allowed to attend athletic events at Westmont?
Unfortunately, state and local public health regulations do not allow any fans to attend any athletic events at Westmont. This includes parents and families and applies to both indoor and outdoor events.
