The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a COVID-19 outbreak on their team and Saturday’s rematch against the Toronto Argonauts has moved to Sunday..“To have to move our game is a worst-case scenario for us and something we never want to have to do,” said Craig Reynolds, Roughriders president and CEO, in a press release..“We know our fans often plan to attend Rider games weeks and months in advance and there can be a lot of travel and logistics involved in that decision. For that, we are truly sorry, but we hope by keeping the game on the same weekend and moving it to Sunday, our fans will still be able to make it out to enjoy Family Day at Mosaic Stadium.”.The game will take place on Sunday at 5 p.m. and Saturday tickets are moved to Sunday’s game. Nothing is required by the ticket holders for the Roughriders to honour the tickets..On Tuesday and Wednesday, there were no Roughrider practices as the CFL COVID-19 protocols required all players and personnel to be tested..READ MORE Roughriders practice cancelled as more players test positive for COVID-19.As of noon, the Roughriders have not said if they will practice today or cancel again..The CFL and Roughriders did not say what will happen if more players on either team test positive for COVID-19..“We have had an unfortunate reminder that COVID-19 is still a reality in our lives, but we will put our best foot forward when we play Sunday night,” said Reynolds. .“Family Day is one of my favourite games every year, and I can’t wait to have our fans there to cheer us on.”
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a COVID-19 outbreak on their team and Saturday’s rematch against the Toronto Argonauts has moved to Sunday..“To have to move our game is a worst-case scenario for us and something we never want to have to do,” said Craig Reynolds, Roughriders president and CEO, in a press release..“We know our fans often plan to attend Rider games weeks and months in advance and there can be a lot of travel and logistics involved in that decision. For that, we are truly sorry, but we hope by keeping the game on the same weekend and moving it to Sunday, our fans will still be able to make it out to enjoy Family Day at Mosaic Stadium.”.The game will take place on Sunday at 5 p.m. and Saturday tickets are moved to Sunday’s game. Nothing is required by the ticket holders for the Roughriders to honour the tickets..On Tuesday and Wednesday, there were no Roughrider practices as the CFL COVID-19 protocols required all players and personnel to be tested..READ MORE Roughriders practice cancelled as more players test positive for COVID-19.As of noon, the Roughriders have not said if they will practice today or cancel again..The CFL and Roughriders did not say what will happen if more players on either team test positive for COVID-19..“We have had an unfortunate reminder that COVID-19 is still a reality in our lives, but we will put our best foot forward when we play Sunday night,” said Reynolds. .“Family Day is one of my favourite games every year, and I can’t wait to have our fans there to cheer us on.”
