Auburn University administrators have suspended the school’s bass fishing team until Jan. 1, 2022 due to repeated violations of COVID-19 policy, according to a memo.
The team violated the travel and events policy in July 2020, February 2021 and March 2021, according to the document. During the suspension, no member of the team will be allowed to compete, recruit or represent the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team. In addition, team members are not allowed to wear uniforms or represent the team on any social media platforms.
The memo did not provide specifics on how COVID policy was violated on those dates.
“The governing bodies of your sport and fellow SEC schools will be notified of this suspension and that the Auburn University Bass Fishing Club is not eligible for competition during this timeframe,” the memo said. “Anyone disregarding this notice will be referred to the Auburn University Student Conduct Office on an individual basis.”
Club officers will also be removed from their positions for the rest of the year. The university will provide leadership training in the fall to prospective spring semester members.
“Please know that we are extremely disappointed in the actions of the club and we hope this will be an educational and learning opportunity for all,” read the memo, signed by Assistant Director for Campus Recreation Competitive Sports Keegan Ashbee.