Joint statement from the city of Gulf Shores and the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission: “We are saddened to announce the NCAA has cancelled all winter and spring …
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GULF SHORES, Ala. - In a joint statement from the city of Gulf Shores and the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, the decision to cancel the event was released today.
“We are saddened to announce the NCAA has cancelled all winter and spring championships, including the Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores. They have done this to protect student-athletes, coaches, staffs, families and fans amid COVID-19 concerns. These championships will not be rescheduled for this school year.”
Statement from the city of Gulf Shores:
“We support and respect the NCAA’s decision to cancel the Beach Volleyball National Championship. The safety and welfare of our residents and visitors is our top priority. We appreciate the action taken by the NCAA in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and look forward to continuing our long-term partnership at future championships in Gulf Shores.”
About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission:
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission is a partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT), the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In 2007, this commission became a department within GSOBT. In this role, the commission – along with assistance from both cities – works to bring quality sporting events to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. To learn more about playing along Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches, please visit GSOBsports.com.
About the City of Gulf Shores:
The City of Gulf Shores is Alabama’s “small town, big beach” community dedicated to exceeding the quality of life for residents, guests and businesses. The city strives to be a desirable place to live, work, retire and visit through cultivating a safe, clean and family-friendly atmosphere.
To learn more about the City of Gulf Shores please email communications@gulfshoresal.gov and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cityofgulfshoresal.
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