Wrestling Program At SUNY Brockport Suspended

Yesterday, SUNY Brockport announced that it will be suspending its wrestling program, depending on how investigations into potential violations of COVID-19 guidelines go.

So far, 2 of the college’s wrestling classes have been cancelled according to the college’s interim.

Most of the wrestling team that lives on campus and their roommates were given quarantine orders.

There was also a handful of wrestlers that live off campus and they were directed to do the same. Since the order, all members have passed a COVID-19 PCR and antigen test and have been released from quarantine.

President Heidi Macpherson issued a statement, saying:

The behavior of our students, faculty and staff has been overwhelmingly positive since we have re-opened, and compliance with COVID-19 policies remains high. Unfortunately, we have learned that the wrestling program may have jeopardized the health and safety of our community, and this must be addressed. We are relieved that no one has become ill as a result of these alleged infractions, but risky behavior cannot go unchallenged,” Macpherson said. “We are sending a loud message to the program and our entire community that such behavior will not be tolerated. I am incredibly grateful to SUNY Chancellor Malatras for his unwavering support as well as his commitment to combatting COVID-19 across our SUNY system.”

Source:
RochesterFirst.com