University of New Hampshire Athletics
Women's Hockey Players Celebrate Goal in 2020 Senior Day Victory over Boston College
Wildcats Prepare for Return to Action
11/11/2020 3:02:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Swimming and Diving
Athletics seasons will have no home spectators to begin 2020-21 season
DURHAM, N.H. – In accordance with the University's stringent COVID-19 guidelines established by the State of New Hampshire, the UNH Department of Athletics announced, in tandem with its league partners, a plan to return to action for the 2020-21 collegiate season.
"It speaks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved at the University, from President Dean's leadership to all the students who have navigated their way through the semester," UNH Director of Athletics Marty Scarano said. "We are very proud of the way our staff, coaches and student-athletes have responded to this unprecedented challenge. Our Wildcats will now get the opportunity to represent the University doing what they love, but we also remain acutely aware of the danger of COVID-19 and will continue to maintain safety as the utmost priority above all else."
No spectators will be permitted for Wildcat home events in order to keep the safety of the participating student-athletes, coaches and essential staff the No. 1 prerogative, while limiting any potential coronavirus exposure to families, fans and the greater community.
This decision comes as a direct result of careful consideration and close collaboration with the CDC, the State of New Hampshire, the University, and conference partners in the America East Conference and Hockey East.
Season Ticket Member FAQs
Hockey East announced Wednesday its proposed schedule with the Wildcat women's hockey team playing the first on-campus game at the Whittemore Center against Boston College on Friday, Nov. 20 (4:30 p.m.), while the UNH men's hockey team welcomes Boston College to the Whitt on Saturday, Nov. 21 (7 p.m.). Each game will be televised live on NESN.
"It speaks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved at the University, from President Dean's leadership to all the students who have navigated their way through the semester," UNH Director of Athletics Marty Scarano said. "We are very proud of the way our staff, coaches and student-athletes have responded to this unprecedented challenge. Our Wildcats will now get the opportunity to represent the University doing what they love, but we also remain acutely aware of the danger of COVID-19 and will continue to maintain safety as the utmost priority above all else."
No spectators will be permitted for Wildcat home events in order to keep the safety of the participating student-athletes, coaches and essential staff the No. 1 prerogative, while limiting any potential coronavirus exposure to families, fans and the greater community.
This decision comes as a direct result of careful consideration and close collaboration with the CDC, the State of New Hampshire, the University, and conference partners in the America East Conference and Hockey East.
Season Ticket Member FAQs
Hockey East announced Wednesday its proposed schedule with the Wildcat women's hockey team playing the first on-campus game at the Whittemore Center against Boston College on Friday, Nov. 20 (4:30 p.m.), while the UNH men's hockey team welcomes Boston College to the Whitt on Saturday, Nov. 21 (7 p.m.). Each game will be televised live on NESN.
On Nov. 2, America East announced the tentative men's and women's conference basketball schedules.
No schedules have been finalized for the Wildcat gymnastics program nor for the swimming & diving team, but those indoor sports will also adhere to the no-spectator policy in place for on-campus events.
UNH Athletics and the University will continue to monitor the latest CDC and state guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and will provide updates to this no-spectator policy if and when they are warranted.
Spectators prohibited from attending live athletics events in person include:
•Family and friends
•Students
•Faculty and staff
•Athletes and coaches from non-competing programs
•Season Ticket members
•Spirit squad and Band
•Media
Decisions pertaining to spring sports will be made at a later date.
For more information about UNH's latest COVID-19 protocols, CLICK HERE.
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