Men’s cross country and men’s indoor track and field, the sports of acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, water polo and men’s tennis have been discontinued, effective July 1.
Student-athletes and staff members have been informed of this decision. As previously announced, all scholarships to student-athletes who remain at Maryland will be continued and all coaches’ contracts will be honored.
“I would like to personally thank the student-athletes, coaches and supporters of swimming and diving, men’s tennis, men’s cross country and indoor track and field, water polo, and acrobatics and tumbling for their tremendous contributions to the University of Maryland,” said President Wallace D. Loh. “The decision to reduce the number of varsity sports was a difficult and painful one, but I believe that our athletics department will continue its excellent work in preparing our student-athletes for success on and off the field.”
“We understand the pain and disappointment this has caused our student-athletes and their families,” said Anderson. “The deliberations of the President’s Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics were painstaking.
“No one wanted to come to this conclusion, but our fund-raising efforts in these other sports have not been successful. I personally want to thank everyone for their efforts. Our student-athletes and coaches competed this season with pride and excellence in a difficult situation.”
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