MAC announces operational plan for wrestling season

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced Monday an operational plan for Wrestling, and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving to conduct the 2020-21 season. The plan, approved by the MAC Directors of Athletics on Friday, includes recommendations for Wrestling and Men’s and Women’s Swimming to conduct the 2020-21 season, while mitigating health and safety concerns related to COVID-19.
The MAC Wrestling season is scheduled to begin January 1, 2021 with teams competing in an eight-week season with Conference Quad and Tri Meets scheduled by the Conference office during Weeks 4 & 5. The MAC Championships will take place February 27-28, 2021.
The MAC Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving seasons originally scheduled for late October will begin competition on November 5th. Both the men’s and women’s Conference championships will pushed back (Men: April 8-10, Women: April 15-17) to accompany the delayed start date. Student-Athletes will remain eligible to compete at the NCAA Championships held in March.
A full list of recommendations for each sport can be found below. These recommendations are and will be subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with state and local health guidelines.