MARSHFIELD, Mass. – The Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Presidents Council has voted to cancel the 2020 fall ECFC conference schedule. The Presidents are supportive of institutional autonomy regarding potential participation in football this fall.
Subsequently, members of the ECFC will determine which, if any, currently scheduled ECFC contests will go on as scheduled. The goal of this resolution is to provide each member institution with flexibility as it pertains to their upcoming fall schedule. Each member institution will provide its own update on the status of fall athletics, and specifically football, at their institution.
"Despite our best efforts over the last several weeks, it has become apparent playing a traditional conference schedule is not viable for our members," stated ECFC Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "Our league's unique geographic footprint, coupled with several overnight trips for each member institution has made moving forward with the approved, league schedule unattainable. The members of the ECFC remain committed to working together as we move forward and this resolution provides flexibility to our institutions to schedule more local contests as permitted by their respective institutional policies."
The conference will continue to explore additional options for its members, including opportunities in the non-traditional segment as permissive by the NCAA.