Event Info - Ohio Valley 18s Qualifier and OVR Boys WinterFest

SPECTATOR LIMITS:

OVR staff has been diligently working with the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the City of Columbus Health Department (Columbus) to ensure the Girls WinterFest (Jan 23-24) is a safe, successful event to get the season started. Our mantra throughout the pandemic has been “patience, flexibility & understanding.” A safe return to play, and the health and wellbeing of our members, is our priority. In that endeavor, the OVR will work to provide the best playing opportunities possible, while adhering to limitations imposed by health departments and other agencies.

Today, we have been informed by the City of Columbus Health Department that spectators will NOT be permitted inside the competition halls for the Girls WinterFest. We recognize the importance of parents supporting their children’s endeavors, and we understand the concerns this may cause. We exhausted all avenues to find alternate solutions that would allow parents to be near the event, i.e., in the GCCC concourse, food courts, etc. Our ideas were turned down by the CCHD and GCCC.

We are currently evaluating options to “live stream” matches so that spectators might watch using their mobile device or other viewing monitor.

We maintain daily communication with the GCCC and CCHD, and we will share any important updates with participants as quickly as possible. If the CCHD “no spectator” restriction impacts your team’s decision to participate in the Girls WinterFest, please notify us as quickly as possible. We understand you may need to consult with parents from each team. The alternative is to cancel the event, but we strongly feel that the event can be conducted safely and successfully, despite some limitations. Please let us know by Friday, January 8, 2021, of your plans to participate.  Send an email to: herbert@ovr.org and tell me if you wish to withdraw any teams.  Checks have not been deposited and will be shredded.

We will be using three team pools throughout the event. If an age division ends up with a non-multiple of three, we will have to get creative.

 As we’ve heard throughout this pandemic, “we’re in this together.” We will continue to work with you to provide safe, exciting volleyball opportunities to all our members.

Ron Wyzynski, Bob Price, Al Herbert and Brian Hemelgarn

That is what we know as of now.

Due to the uncertainty associated with the current pandemic, teams will not be marked as Accepted until November 1st.

Teams will No refunds will be given after Jan. 15th. This is a USAV sanctioned event and all players and coaches must have a valid USAV #. All coaches must be IMPACT and SafeSport certified as well.

The State of Ohio requires all coaches to be concussion certified. The OVR recommends the NFHS course  

We do not charge admission.

This event is NOT Stay To Play but we do request that you utilize a hotel from our list.

Hotel Reservation Information will be provided by October 1st.

SPECTATOR LIMITS:

OVR staff has been diligently working with the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the City of Columbus Health Department (Columbus) to ensure the Girls WinterFest (Jan 23-24) is a safe, successful event to get the season started. Our mantra throughout the pandemic has been “patience, flexibility & understanding.” A safe return to play, and the health and wellbeing of our members, is our priority. In that endeavor, the OVR will work to provide the best playing opportunities possible, while adhering to limitations imposed by health departments and other agencies.

Today, we have been informed by the City of Columbus Health Department that spectators will NOT be permitted inside the competition halls for the Girls WinterFest. We recognize the importance of parents supporting their children’s endeavors, and we understand the concerns this may cause. We exhausted all avenues to find alternate solutions that would allow parents to be near the event, i.e., in the GCCC concourse, food courts, etc. Our ideas were turned down by the CCHD and GCCC.

We are currently evaluating options to “live stream” matches so that spectators might watch using their mobile device or other viewing monitor.

We maintain daily communication with the GCCC and CCHD, and we will share any important updates with participants as quickly as possible. If the CCHD “no spectator” restriction impacts your team’s decision to participate in the Girls WinterFest, please notify us as quickly as possible. We understand you may need to consult with parents from each team. The alternative is to cancel the event, but we strongly feel that the event can be conducted safely and successfully, despite some limitations. Please let us know by Friday, January 8, 2021, of your plans to participate.  Send an email to: herbert@ovr.org and tell me if you wish to withdraw any teams.  Checks have not been deposited and will be shredded.

We will be using three team pools throughout the event. If an age division ends up with a non-multiple of three, we will have to get creative.

 As we’ve heard throughout this pandemic, “we’re in this together.” We will continue to work with you to provide safe, exciting volleyball opportunities to all our members.

Ron Wyzynski, Bob Price, Al Herbert and Brian Hemelgarn

That is what we know as of now.

Due to the uncertainty associated with the current pandemic, teams will not be marked as Accepted until November 1st.

Open and American divisions will play in the morning on Friday.  USA Division will play on Friday afternoon.  On Saturday, the AM wave will be probably be those teams in each division that are still in bid contention. The other teams will probably play in the PM wave. All teams will play in brackets or pools on Sunday. Last matches should be scheduled no later than 3 pm.

Do not enter rosters until after October 1st.  AES archives the previous season near the end of September and all rosters are deleted after they complete their archive.

1. The roster is correct and contains all players who will be participating in the event. All players listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with their respective Member Organization.

2. All players must meet age classifications requirements. NOTE: Age Waiver players are NOT eligible for Qualification events and National competitions (National & Regional Qualifiers)

3. All staff listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with their respective Member Organization. A staff member listed on the roster for the team/club will be with the team/club at all times during while attending this competition.

4. All coaches are required to be at a minimum IMPACT, SafeSport and Concussion certified.

5. A staff member listed on the roster for the team will be with this team and have in their immediate possession at all times during this competition a complete and legible copy of the Medical/Emergency Release Form for each player listed on the official roster.

6. The team understands it is subject to any and all penalties for incorrect or incomplete information on this form or incomplete or incorrect results information.

7. The roster for any team earning a bid will be frozen as submitted on this form.

SPECTATOR LIMITS:

OVR staff has been diligently working with the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the City of Columbus Health Department (Columbus) to ensure the Girls WinterFest (Jan 23-24) is a safe, successful event to get the season started. Our mantra throughout the pandemic has been “patience, flexibility & understanding.” A safe return to play, and the health and wellbeing of our members, is our priority. In that endeavor, the OVR will work to provide the best playing opportunities possible, while adhering to limitations imposed by health departments and other agencies.

Today, we have been informed by the City of Columbus Health Department that spectators will NOT be permitted inside the competition halls for the Girls WinterFest. We recognize the importance of parents supporting their children’s endeavors, and we understand the concerns this may cause. We exhausted all avenues to find alternate solutions that would allow parents to be near the event, i.e., in the GCCC concourse, food courts, etc. Our ideas were turned down by the CCHD and GCCC.

We are currently evaluating options to “live stream” matches so that spectators might watch using their mobile device or other viewing monitor.

We maintain daily communication with the GCCC and CCHD, and we will share any important updates with participants as quickly as possible. If the CCHD “no spectator” restriction impacts your team’s decision to participate in the Girls WinterFest, please notify us as quickly as possible. We understand you may need to consult with parents from each team. The alternative is to cancel the event, but we strongly feel that the event can be conducted safely and successfully, despite some limitations. Please let us know by Friday, January 8, 2021, of your plans to participate.  Send an email to: herbert@ovr.org and tell me if you wish to withdraw any teams.  Checks have not been deposited and will be shredded.

We will be using three team pools throughout the event. If an age division ends up with a non-multiple of three, we will have to get creative.

 As we’ve heard throughout this pandemic, “we’re in this together.” We will continue to work with you to provide safe, exciting volleyball opportunities to all our members.

Ron Wyzynski, Bob Price, Al Herbert and Brian Hemelgarn

That is what we know as of now.

Due to the uncertainty associated with the current pandemic, teams will not be marked as Accepted until November 1st.

This event is NOT Stay To Play but we do request that you utilize a hotel from our list. 

Hotel Reservation Information will be provided by October 1st.