(HALIFAX, NS) Atlantic University Sport will pause all university sport competitions until at least January 19, 2022.
This decision was made in accordance with the recent public health restrictions set by each of the Atlantic provinces.
The AUS will continue to monitor and follow public health directives regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and will have more information available regarding the resumption of the 2021-22 season in January.
Together with its member institutions, the AUS remains committed to the delivery of university sport in winter 2022, in a manner that maintains the health and safety of all stakeholders as their top priority.
“The health and well-being of our student-athletes is our main concern as we navigate this latest wave of COVID-19, and we understand that providing them with meaningful competition is part of that,” said AUS executive director, Phil Currie. “While pausing the schedule is a necessary decision, given our current reality, we are confident that under the guidance of our provincial health authorities we will return to the field of play and finish the 2021-22 season in a way that is safe for everyone.”
The UNB REDS compete in the AUS winter sports of women’s and men’s basketball, women’s and men’s hockey, women’s and men’s swimming, women’s and men’s track and field, and women’s volleyball.
The REDS’ men’s volleyball team competes in the RSEQ conference, which has halted training until January 9th and competition until January 24th.