Florida Gators

SEC Release

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced today the start of fall 2020 competition for the sports of cross country, soccer and volleyball is delayed through August 31. This decision provides additional time for safe return of competition preparations.

Games, meets or matches, including pre-season events, cannot happen until after August 31.
 

SEC sets Sept. 1 as start date for fall 2⃣0⃣2⃣0⃣ competition for volleyball, soccer & cross country

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— Gators Volleyball (@GatorsVB) July 14, 2020

For the Gator athletic program, the first event on the fall calendar before today's SEC announcement was a home exhibition soccer match versus Mercer on Aug. 10. There are student-athletes from these sports are currently on campus and they will continue preparations for the 2020 season.
 

Start Dates After August 31

Date	Sport	Event
Sept. 4	SOC	Florida State at Florida
Sept. 4	VB	TBA
Sept. 11	XC	at North Florida Invitational

University of Florida fall classes begin August 31.  

SEC sets Sept. 1 as start date for fall 2⃣0⃣2⃣0⃣ competition for sports of:

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cross Country
⚽️ Soccer
🏐 Volleyball

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— Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) July 14, 2020