We hope this email update finds everyone safe and healthy as we head into the second weekend of no volleyball tournaments...
As with all our players and parents, our coaching staff has been working and adjusting to life away from the gym, trying to make sense of the immediate and emerging impacts of the coronavirus - for our volleyball teams and club, school communities, and families. Our staff remains active and engaged working to maintain some sort of clarity during this anxious time for the players.
Given the fluidity of the COVID-19 situation, where recommendations and updates change day-to-day or hourly, we've created a
COVID-19 page on our website with updated information and details as we get them. Instead of sending massive amounts of emails, we keep this page updated. This past week, we added a
FAQ page and some resources for our players.
THE REMAINING CLUB SEASON
At this point, all indications from the Arizona Region and USA Volleyball is that
the season will continue after the USAV ban is lifted on April 15. Along with other top clubs across the Nation, CCJ is planning to resume some activity after the
USAV restrictions are lifted, while still following the recommendations from the Pima County Health Department and State of Arizona.
We are continuing to work with the Region, USAV, JVA, and other clubs around the country to make sure this season will continue as soon as it is safe. It may not look like every other season, but we are optimistic and hopeful that there will be more volleyball to come.
We still have secured spots in postponed and/or rescheduled events. Given the fluid nature of this issue, we cannot predict exact day that volleyball activities will resume. We are working to replace as many missed events as possible given the calendar and unknown restart date. Everyone is hopeful that we will resume tournaments sometime in May, with events continuing into June and possibly July for the teams scheduled to go to USA Junior National Volleyball Championships.
TUITION PAYMENTS
At this time, we have pushed the current payments for Silver Teams to April 20, and Navy Teams to April 25.
Please do not cancel your auto payments. We will re-evaluate the situation and payment schedule in April when we can resume training and will know what the schedule will look like.
Unfortunately, there will be a financial impact as a result of COVID-19, and our goal is to minimize the impact between the club, staff, coaches and families. While we remain optimistic that we will return to the court in April or May, there is a possibility of a shortened club season and prorated refunds and/or credits. At that point, we will evaluate all deposits and expenses that we can recover and reconcile of each family's account individually.
Given the fluid nature of the situation we find ourselves in in regard to COVID-19, it's too early to cancel the season and start refunding members. However, we understand that this could change at any moment. Please keep in mind that the payment schedule was established as a convenience for families paying tuition and does not reflect activity in any particular month - many of the expenses (Player uniforms and shoes, equipment, tournament contracts, insurance, gym rental, etc.) have been paid early in the season.
Thank you to all those that have reached out during this pause in the season - we appreciate your support and concerning for the safety and welfare of our athletes, coaches, and families in the club. We will continue to update everyone as we get new information.
In the meantime, enjoy the extra time with your family this weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on the court soon!
Sincerely,
Club Cactus Juniors Volleyball Club
