Statement by Central Valley Conference Commissioner Susan Yates on behalf of the CVC Executive Board:

Coronavirus cases continue to climb across our state, a shocking 69% rise in just two days and our region has witnessed record elevated levels of transmission and hospitalization.  Citing concerns over their ability to adequately protect staff and student-athletes from the Coronavirus, the majority of schools in the Central Valley Conference (CVC) will suspend athletic competition for the fall 2020 semester. Colleges in the CVC wishing to compete may request to be hosted by another California community college athletic conference.

The Central Valley Conference offers 12 men's sports and 12 women's sports (some are hosted in other conferences due to a minimum number of teams) and is made up of the following 10 community colleges:  Clovis Community College, Columbia College, Fresno City College, Merced College, Porterville College, Reedley College, College of the Sequoias, Taft College, West Hills College Coalinga, and West Hills College Lemoore.

Susan Yates
CVC Commissioner