We also recognize that that may not happen simultaneously, so we re prepared to adjust to that too, said commissioner David Clanachan, referencing the possibility that some jurisdictions will open up sooner than others.
The proposal means the season will end in mid- to late October, with the championship in early to mid-November.
The CPL had hoped to begin play May 22 on the Victoria Day long weekend, but announced in late April that it was pushing back the start due to the pandemic.
The league has yet to announce the starting location, saying it has received interest from several locales including international sites. Wherever the season starts, the teams will be in a bubble to help shield against COVID-19.
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Atletico Ottawa defender Vashon Neufville controls the ball during Atletico Ottawaâs first team practice of their inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League in Ottawa, Wednesday June 3, 2020. The Canadian Premier League plans to kick off its third season mid-June to early July in one location without fans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Wattie May 14, 2021 - 10:01 AM
The Canadian Premier League plans to kick off its third season mid-June to early July in one location without fans.
Unlike last year, which turned into a shortened tournament based out of Charlottetown, the Canadian circuit plans a full schedule. Each of the eight clubs will play 28 regular-season games, with the hope that they will be able to return to home markets with fans in the stands at some point.
The University of Prince Edward Island is increasing tuition by one per cent this fall, which it says is the lowest percentage increase in the university’s 52-year-history.