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The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has released its "Return to Play" plan for the 2020-21 academic year.
 
The WIAC has canceled conference seasons and championships in football, women's soccer, volleyball and men's and women's cross country. Institutions will be permitted to conduct practices/training sessions within the limitations stipulated by the NCAA throughout the 2020-21 academic year.
 
League discussions will continue regarding plans to conduct a predetermined, limited number of contests against outside competition in football, women's soccer and volleyball during the 2021 spring semester.
 
The WIAC has suspended competition for women's tennis and golf. Conference seasons and championships in those sports will be moved to the spring semester. Institutions will be permitted to conduct practices within the limitations stipulated by the NCAA during the fall semester.
 
"I am proud of the conference and our fellow member institutions for putting together a plan to return to play as soon and as safely as possible," Interim Athletic Director Ryan Callahan said. "While I'm disappointed that our teams won't be able to compete this fall, I'm confident in the abilities of our head coaches and support staff to create an atmosphere of learning and growth with our teams through other opportunities during the fall semester.
 
"As has been the case throughout this process, the health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff will be at the forefront of discussions moving forward."
 
A decision on the winter sports season will be determined at a later date.
 
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will post a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page no later than Tuesday, August 4.
 
A virtual Town Hall Meeting with department administrators will take place Thursday, August 6, at a time to be determined. It will be announced on uwwsports.com and the Warhawks' social media channels.
 
To submit a question to the UW-Whitewater athletic department, click here.