As of last week, UFV has indefinitely paused their athletic teams Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, UFV Athletics has indefinitely paused their athletics department until further notice. The statement released on March 29 confirms that all team activities are paused; however, certain recreational facilities can stay open in limited fashion. Despite this announcement, the department had planned for a break leading into their summer season, but this now accelerates that plan. Most Cascades teams/athletes were not competing anyways, and there is still no word on a potential baseball season for UFV’s championship-quality squad. Dan Kinvig, communication coordinator for the Cascades, confirmed that despite these new restrictions, no years of eligibility will be stripped from players due to COVID-19 protocols. This does, however, potentially signal the conclusion of a number of player’s careers at UFV due to their degrees being finished. With no reason to continue going to school, the Cascades that graduate may choose not to return upon the start of the hopeful 2021-22 seasons.