Hello Thunder Families!
What a crazy few weeks we've had with quite a few more weeks to go!
I just wanted to give you a heads up on what is happening as far as volleyball goes. Here we go:
1) All NCR Regional tournaments have been cancelled. If you have made hotel reservations, please cancel them. But on the bright side - Open Weekend!
2) Prior to schools shutting down, the district put a 'ban' on outside organizations from using their facilities. BAC and Thunder Volleyball are considered 'outside organizations'. If/when schools re-open (potentially May 4th), this policy may still be in affect. So we would be stuck for a practice facility for those teams who were going to play into May.
3) Now to what you are all are thinking: PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS. As all teams were able to practice 2 of the 3 weeks available in March, we will be pro-rating that month's payment. PLEASE NOTE: If you pay by check, your check has already been deposited. We will issue a refund for the difference between the amount and the pro-rated amount. If you pay by credit card, your card has NOT been charged for March. Your card will be charged for the pro-rated amount soon.
4) Your payments for April and May are being held - nothing will be deposited or processed until we know if the season is, indeed, over. Once we hear back from NCR, JVA and/or USA Volleyball, we will let you know.
5) NCR will NOT be issuing refunds for your membership dues.
As of right now, we are in limbo. I am not optimistic that the season will resume. I am not optimistic that school will be in session in the buildings. I think our reality going forward is 'shelter in place' until further notice.
All of this is unchartered waters for everybody. Please be patient - with me, your coaches, your educators, and everybody else through all this. We are all in the same boat (sitting 6 feet apart of course).
If you should have any further questions, please just let me know. I can't promise I'll know the answer but I will do my best.
Be kind. Be patient. Stay home. And wash your hands! 😀
Thanks for being a part of the Thunder family! 💙
Stay well.
Cathy
