EFSC Foundation Newsletter August 2020 | Page 5

Foundation Newsletter The Pathway To Your Future Started Here Paver sales support Foundation scholarships and other college initiatives. ATHLETICS NEWS Status of EFSC Athletics Jeff Carr, EFSC Athletic Director “ It is a tough time right now but if we look out for each other - this too will pass - we will be stronger as a community and stronger as a nation! Go Titans!” Charlotte, NC – Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. Following the Board of Regents’ vote on Monday, most of the competition will be moved to the spring semester. “Our greatest focus is and always has been providing the best opportunities for our student-athletes,” stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. “Through a unified effort from our Presidential Advisory Council, the Board of Regents, and leadership staff, our most recent plan of action provides a path that keeps our student-athletes competing at the highest level with proper safety measures in place. As we move forward as an association, we will continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches, and all those involved with the NJCAA to be safe and successful.” The most recent plan of action shifts all close-contact fall sports to the spring semester. These sports include football, men’s and women’s soccer, and court volleyball. The NJCAA cross country championships for all three divisions and half marathon championships will remain as their originally scheduled dates in the fall as well as Division III women’s tennis. All winter sports competition will begin in January with most championship seasons moved from March to April. These sports include men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, and swimming and diving. Men’s and women’s bowling and men’s and women’s indoor track and field will be held at the beginning of March. Spring sports competition remains intact with minor adjustments to dates. These sports include baseball, softball, beach volleyball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, track and field, and men’s and women’s tennis. Along with the adjustments to competition season and championship dates, the NJCAA has provided information as it relates to scrimmage and practice dates and allowances in the fall. Championship dates are subject to change based on championship facility availability. Engrave a legacy with a paver for yourself, your business or a loved one. Paver Size Price 4 x 8 Inches $75 3 lines of text, up to 14 characters per line 6 x 6 Inches $150 4 lines of text, up to 8 characters per line 6 x 9 Inches $200 4 lines of text, up to 14 characters per line Page 5 *Graduating students receive a 50% discount the year of their graduation. Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. efscfoundation.org/pavers