Dear CCJ Families,
Club Cactus Juniors Volleyball takes the health and safety of our members very seriously. We are carefully monitoring the progress of COVID-19 (coronavirus) with the CDC in relation to all CCJ, Arizona Region, and USAV JNQ events and the health of attendees at these events.
Over the past 12 hours, a lot of information and cancellations have prompted a lot of uncertainty among our coaches and players.
While new information continues to come in every minute, we wanted to keep everyone updated as much as possible.
CLUB CACTUS JUNIORS RESPONSE
At this time, all CCJ team practice and/or meetings will continue as scheduled. Unless otherwise directed by the Pima County Health Development of the SCC, we will keep training. If a player or coach is not feeling well, they should stay home to avoid the risk of getting other players sick.
In the meantime, please review safety measures to reduce the risk of any virus:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick, and keep sick players home as well.
- Cover your cough or sneeze, then immediately discard any tissues.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
It’s important to remember that young people who contract the COVID-19 virus are expected to recover completely, just as most recover from influenza.
ARIZONA REGION RESPONSE
At this time, the Arizona Region is not planning to cancel any regular season Region events - including this weekend's Club Division Tournaments.
The Region is asking that all players not shake hands at the net prior to and after the game. They will have come to the 3‐meter line and offer good luck or good game wishes to the opposing team from their own 3‐meter line.
When teams are not playing, everyone is requested to move outside where there is fresh air instead of congregating in closed areas.
USA VOLLEYBALL RESPONSE
USA Volleyball issued a statement on March 11, 2020 at 9:00 PM that they are recommending that all USAV-sanctioned events scheduled through March 22 be postponed or cancelled:
"Due to recent events and information concerning the current status of the COVID-19 coronavirus, USA Volleyball is recommending that all USAV-sanctioned events scheduled through March 22 be postponed or cancelled ..."
Keep in mind that this is only a recommendation from USAV - and not a mandate - as each event is it's own entity. The various tournament organizers and Regions can make their own decision based on the information available to them. While a few Regions and Junior National Qualifiers have canceled their events,
the tournaments that CCJ is scheduled to compete at have not been canceled.
Nor has the Arizona Region canceled this weekend's tournaments at this time.
COLORADO CROSSROADS JNQ
We have two teams getting ready to fly out to Colorado this morning. As of late Wednesday night, the Crossroads JNQ is scheduled to start on Friday as planned. If there are any changes to the format or the spectator policies, we will notify our 17-Mizuno and 16-Mizuno teams and parents that are attending.
SCVA RED ROCK WAVE JNQ
CCJ is scheduled to travel to Las Vegas later this month for the Red Rock Wave JNQ. At this time, the tournament is still scheduled as planned. The SCVA is considering creating a "Closed Event" Policy in Las Vegas - meaning that all matches will be played in the Convention Center without spectators. Only players and team staff will be allowed to follow the social distancing procedures that are being suggested by heath officials.
CCJ staff is considering a temporary change to our travel policy for this event where players will be allowed to stay with their parents if there is any concern about getting sick during the event. More information will be available prior to the tournament.
We will continue to monitor the tournament websites and communicate any updates to
USA Volleyball's response and policies related to the upcoming tournaments.
For further information, please refer to the following links with statements concerning the coronavirus response:
Please understand that we are well aware of our responsibilities as a club, both to the players and parents that want to continue to train and compete as they planned to this season, and to those who feel we should cancel and pull our teams from the competitions. CCJ cares about, and is concerned about, the welfare and safety of all our players, coaches, and parents.
We feel at this time that it's best to move forward with scheduled practices and traveling based on all information presented and the obligations we have to our players. Considering the fluidity of information regarding the coronavirus, this could change based on new information.
We recognize that these are personal decisions and that CCJ cannot give any medical advice, or advise you if you should or should not attend an practice or event based off medical issues or concerns. We will respect the decisions of any family that wishes to keep their daughter from practices or traveling due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
Please contact the team's head coach if you have any concerns related to the team's competition schedules and team travel.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and patience as we navigate through these uncertain issues related to this virus.
