The Saskatchewan Rush say that all season tickets for games cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic will be honoured.
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced Wednesday that it has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season.
“Rush ownership, players, coaching staff and employees are disappointed that we will not be able to complete the Regular Season playing in front of the best fans in the NLL,” read a letter from Rush owner Bruce Urban.
“With the progressive nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the socially responsible restrictions of ‘large gatherings’ ordered in all NLL cities, the NLL and its Board of Governors elected to cancel the balance of the Regular Season to ensure the health and safety of our players, staff and you, our loyal fans.”
NLL officials said they are looking at any number of scenarios to return to play when all stakeholders and health officials deem that possible.
The league suspended play on March 12 due to the virus.
“The NLL and an appointed ad hoc committee of board of governors have been creating models to cede the NLL standings and create a playoff format to crown a 2019-20 National Lacrosse League champion,” read Urban’s letter.
“We will continue to provide updates as to the progress of this initiative.”
Urban said his franchise will provide a transparent and detailed account reconciliation for all cancelled tickets for season ticket holders for the 2019-20 regular season.
“Your respective credit balance will be available on Ticketmaster account manager by April 10th, 2020. Please be assured that all cancelled games will be honoured and credited towards your 2020-21 Rush season tickets.”
Rush customer inquiries can be emailed to sales@saskrush.com.
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