COVID-19 Resources
Last Updated: May 22, 2020
The University of Illinois supports decisions by the Big Ten Conference and NCAA in canceling all remaining winter and spring athletic competitions through the end of the current academic year based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat.
DIA PLANS FOR SAFE RETURN OF STUDENT-ATHLETES TO CAMPUS
Friday, May 22 | 10:30 AM CT
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is preparing to return groups of student-athletes to campus for voluntary summer training, with staggered arrivals beginning as early as June 3.
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ILLINOIS TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION
Tuesday, March 17 | 12:49 PM CT
The Illinois Ticket Office inside State Farm Center will be closed until further notice.
Fighting Illini fans can still purchase tickets online. For more information, please email IlliniTickets@illinois.edu or visit tickets.fightingillini.com.
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I FUND/DEVELOPMENT OFFICE INFORMATION
Tuesday, March 17 | 12:15 PM CT
Due to the health concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) our staffs in Champaign and Chicago will be operating remotely. While we will be unable to accommodate in-person office visits during this time, our staff is ready to serve loyal donors to Fighting Illini Athletics. I FUND renewals can be made online 24/7 by visiting jointheifund.com. You can also contact the I FUND office by email at ifund@illinois.edu.
Additionally, members of our staff can be reached directly via phone or email at any time.
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PREMIUM SEATING INFORMATION
Tuesday, March 17 | 12:05 PM CT
Due to the health concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) our staff will be operating remotely. While we will be unable to accommodate in-person office visits during this time, our staff is ready to serve loyal Illinois Premium Seating Members and assist with other inquiries. License fee payments for the Colonnades Club, the 77 Club and Memorial Stadium suites can be made online here. Payments made via mail may experience some processing delays. You can also contact the Illinois Premium Seating office by email at premiumseating@illinois.edu or phone/voicemail at 217-244-7722. Additionally, members of our staff can be reached via email and phone/voicemail.
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ALL SPORT CAMPS/CLINICS PRIOR TO MAY 1 CANCELED
Saturday, March 14 | 12:38 PM CT
In accordance with protocol established by the University of Illinois, Big Ten Conference and NCAA to ensure appropriate safety measures when dealing with COVID 19 issues, Illinois Athletics has canceled all sport camps held before May 1. A decision on camps occurring after May 1 (including the 2020 Summer Camp Season) will be made mid-April. Additionally, because the Varsity sport seasons have been canceled for the 2020 Spring season, NO Marketing & Promotions Gameday activities will occur. Thank you for your understanding and patience. All questions should be sent to sumcamps@illinois.edu.
Camps & Clinics
JOSH WHITMAN & BRAD UNDERWOOD PRESS CONFERENCE ON COVID-19 CANCELLATIONS
Friday, March 13 | 1:55 PM CT
Watch on YouTube
UI ARMORY, ATKINS TENNIS CENTER CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 6
Friday, March 13 | 11:14 AM CT
Based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, Atkins Tennis Center and the UI Armory Track & Floor will be closed starting Saturday, March 14 through at least Monday, April 6.
BIG TEN STATEMENT ON ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES
Friday, March 13 | 11:06 AM CT
The Big Ten Conference announced today that all organized team activities have been suspended until April 6, 2020 and will be re-evaluated at that time.
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DIA STATEMENT FOLLOWING TODAY'S DECISIONS CANCELING COMPETITIONS
Thursday, March 12 | 5:40 PM CT
The University of Illinois supports decisions by the Big Ten Conference and NCAA in canceling all remaining winter and spring athletic competitions through the end of the current academic year.
A moratorium has been placed on all recruiting, both on and off campus. In addition, Illinois programs will not conduct practices until further notice. The DIA will be communicating directly with student-athletes in the coming days about their academic and athletic obligations for the remainder of the semester.
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NCAA CANCELS REMAINING WINTER AND SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thursday, March 12 | 5:06 PM CT
Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
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BIG TEN STATEMENT ON COMPETITIONS, RECRUITING
Thursday, March 12 | 3:27 PM CT
The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men’s Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
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