GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In response to the latest protocol issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Cornerstone athletics will be shutting down all athletic activity through December 8 in congruence with "pause to save lives." According to the order that is scheduled to start on Wednesday, November 18, a three week stay in place order has been issued and "gatherings for the purpose of organized sports are prohibited." This order from the MDHHS remains in effect until December 8, 2020 with more information to be provided in the coming weeks. 

"While the news from the state on Sunday night bring more challenges to overcome, our coaches and staff remain committed to providing our student athletes with strong and enhanced experiences during their time as student athletes here at Cornerstone. I hurt for our young people that have worked so hard and have been committed to serving their teammates during these unprecedented times. 
 
We had a great fall season and were off to incredible start to the winter one. Now we have to take a pause and look ahead with hopes of resuming play as the state and local authorities continue to try and keep everyone as safe as possible. I am confident our coaches will continue to think creatively to provide those experiences for their teams and our community." – Director of Athletics, Aaron Sagraves. 
 
Below are specifics regarding Cornerstone athletic activity and facilities in response to the latest order from the MDHHS: 

• All athletic competition, practice, and organized team training has been postponed through December 8, 2020. 
• Games originally scheduled within that time frame will work to be rescheduled as Cornerstone and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) are working together to reorganize the men's and women's basketball schedules.
• Cornerstone athletic facilities and weight room will be closed through December 8. 
• All rental activity within Cornerstone athletic facilities will be postponed through December 8. Contact Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations and Facilities Courtney Wickes with any questions.
• Cornerstone will conclude the final two weeks of the academic calendar online only starting on Wednesday, November 18 via Microsoft Teams. 
• Residence halls and the dining commons will remain open until Wednesday, November 25 at noon. 

 
Stay tuned to cugoldeneagles.com and @cuathletics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for further information regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic. Cornerstone looks to continue to provide the best experience for our student-athletes while also keeping the CU community safe as we continue to navigate these unprecedented times. 
 
 
Contact: Jesse Campbell | nathan-jesse.campbell@cornerstone.edu | 616-222-1505
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