COVID-19 update – as of March 20, 2020, 3:00 Pm

As you know, the situation surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic is constantly shifting and there are some new limitations to communicate since our last update. The entire volleyball community is diligently working to respond to national, state and local recommendations, be responsible for the health of its members and those they come in contact with and do its part in containing this virus. At the same time, we are constantly revising our plan to get back to the gym and complete the second half of our season, so we are ready to hit the ground running once we get the green light.

USAV and AAU are now aligned in recommending that all volleyball activities suspend through April 15 and Huron Valley Volleyball Club will honor their recommendation. All HVVC activities are suspended through April 15. Our current contingency plan has practices starting on April 16, but this is of course pending the COVID-19 situation at that time.

In addition, recruiting for all D1 and D2 programs are in an agreed “dead period” until April 15 and there should be no on- or off-campus recruiting activity.

Tournament directors all over the country are also working on tentatively rescheduling their dates and we are using this information in our planning.

Communications specific to your team level (National, State and Home League) will be sent separately.

We are continuously monitoring the situation and will reach out again when we have new information.

Cancellations

• Mid-East Qualifier (including competition in both St. Louis and Indianapolis)
• HVVC hosted tournaments through April 15
• Dunes March Madness (3/14-15)
• JVA World Challenge Louisville 4/6 - 4/8

What is HVVC doing?

See below for the changes we are making. We will make every attempt to inform families of changes as they happen. The situation is changing rapidly, so please check your email and the club website regularly (https://www.huronvalleyvb.com/)

Coaches may also communicate with families directly.

Parents, please help us encourage and enforce these measures

We will encourage social distancing as much as possible

• Players will be asked to limit the number in the locker room to no more than 10 at a time - a sign has been posted on the locker room door stating a 10 person capacity
• Parents should wait for athletes in their cars instead of coming inside to reduce the number of people in the facility at one time
• This is also the reasoning behind the staggered practice times

Facility updates and maintenance

• Ramping up facility cleaning
• Posting signs to encourage hand washing
• Monitoring soap and paper towel supplies
• Installing an additional soap dispenser to the girl's bathroom
• Making hand sanitizer available (as supplies allow)

What can athletes and their families do?

• Athletes with even a hint of illness should stay home

The safety of our athletes and coaches is always our top priority. If you feel that you/your daughter should not attend practices, please communicate clearly with your coach and with Rody (club director); there will be no recourse. Sick athletes who show up to practice will be immediately sent home.

• Practice everyday prevention
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and throw the tissue away after use. If a tissue isn’t available, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, not your hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
  • Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
  • Clean and disinfect doorknobs, switches, handles, computers, telephones, bedside tables, bathroom sinks, toilets, counters, toys and other surfaces that are commonly touched around the home or workplace.
  • To the extent possible, avoid touching commonly used surfaces in public places like elevator buttons, door handles, and handrails and avoid handshaking with people. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.

Where can I find additional information?

The Washtenaw County Health Department for up to date information in our county:

https://www.washtenaw.org/3095/COVID-19

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, general information regarding COVID-19:

https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, recommendations:

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Interim_Recommendations_for_COVID-19_final_683589_7.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The US Centers for Disease Control:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

USA Volleyball has canceled events through April 15

https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/features/usa-volleyball-response-on-coronavirus

AAU

https://aausports.org/news.php?news_id=1873569

JVA

http://jvavolleyball.org/virus-precautions-and-recommendations/

Ann Arbor Public Schools

https://www.a2schools.org/COVID-19

Saline Area Schools

https://www.salineschools.org/departments/district-health-services/district-updates---corona-virus-covid-19/

 Spring 2020 program for 8 to 14 years old players

Start April to May   

The HVVC Spring Local League is a new program that will provide intermediate and beginning players the opportunity to play volleyball April to May. This program will be a simple, inexpensive and fun program to prepare players for a higher-level future club or school team. The practices will be organized and run by our HVVC Coaches and players from our National Travel programs.

No tryouts required!!!!!

Registration open deadline March 20th

The HVVC family has a new member! Tony Glessner,  U of M assistant, will be involved with the development of all 2020 teams, providing leadership and guidance to the coaches, and helping them achieve a successful season for the players and parents.

HVVC offers year round volleyball training and USAV/AAU/JVA club teams for girls and boys in southeast Michigan. Our teams range from the local to the national level. We also host tournaments and private lessons at our facility.

Our facility is located at 815 Woodland Dr, Saline.

HVVC Tournament Registration

Private Lessons

Contact Us

AAU Volleyball

Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)

USA Volleyball (USAV)

Advanced Event Systems (AES)