Rock Valley College, in accordance with a recent decision by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), will postpone most of its athletic competition until the winter/spring of 2021. Men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball will begin competing in January 2021, while men's soccer and women's soccer will begin competing in March 2021. There will be no changes to the bowling, baseball, or softball schedules other than to non-traditional seasons for those sports. Bowling will begin competition as scheduled this fall, while baseball and softball will compete in the spring of 2021.
 
Coaches will utilize the fall to continue to monitor the pandemic, while also implementing department guidelines and procedures for safety protocols. All RVC athletic teams will begin practices while shifting the focus for the fall to strength and conditioning, individual development, and team-only practices. Teams will not compete in any scrimmages against outside competition even though it is allowable under the NJCAA's new Sport Procedures Guidelines.
 
The safety and well-being of student-athletes and staff remains the top priority, as the College begins this fall with a phased approach to returning to athletic competition.