Hello everyone,

In the tumult of these unprecedented days I have been buoyed by the strength, resilience, tenacity, and love of the ultimate community. We may not have a clear picture of what’s to come, but one thing is certain: the brilliance that is the ultimate community will never fade even though it might currently be socially distant. 

The PVI2020 is still on as planned but given the situation there is a real chance that it will be postponed or cancelled. 

The Tournament Director team is currently working on a variety of options that could happen in lieu of the full event on the planned weekend. We are considering all options but will not be making determinations until there is more clarity.

We also fully recognize that some of you may already be in situations where you need to withdraw from the event. If that is the case, please fill out the withdrawal form and we will process your refund ASAP. 

Presently, we project we will be able to refund approximately 80% of the amount each team has submitted. We regret that we cannot refund 100% of the bid fee but we have already incurred many thousands of dollars in expenses. At this point we are not spending any more money.

We will keep you regularly updated.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

• Josh (josh@pvinvite.org)

Hello PVI2020 Community,

These last few days I keep going back to something that Tiina Booth imprinted upon me over 20 years ago: Focus on controllables. Be aware of what you can’t control, but spend your energy controlling what you can control.

As you are all aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an emerging situation and its impact is changing daily. The PVI TD team is monitoring the situation closely. The health and safety of our community is our priority, so we will always act, communicate, and make decisions with the well-being of our participants and volunteers at the forefront of our decision-making process.

As we continue to prepare for PVI2020 over the next 2 months, we will be taking every necessary precaution. We are adhering to all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and USA Ultimate.

As of today, the PVI2020 is on.

If experts tell us it is unsafe to hold our tournament, then we will cancel our tournament. If they put a temporary hold on events like ours, we will wait and see if the hold is removed in time for our event to occur. We will only hold the PVI as long as it’s safe to do so.

Given the scope and size of the PVI2020, we have already begun purchasing necessary supplies and services.

If we need to cancel the event, or if teams drop out due to health concerns, we will refund any unspent money back to the teams.

We are fully cognizant of the fact that your local schools, organizations, municipalities, and States/Provinces have a direct impact on your ability to attend the PVI. Please keep us in the loop regarding the status of your team at the PVI.

We will keep you regularly updated.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

• Josh, Melinda, Sheldon, Lee
  

With the addition of local legends Lincoln Sudbury (Girls, MA) and Needham (Girls, MA) we’re up to 28 girls teams and 32 boys teams spanning 12 states and provinces! Bid today right here!

With the addition of Concord-Carlisle (MA, boys), Montréal (QC, girls and boys), Watchung (NJ, girls), Lincoln Sudbury (MA, boys), and Mamaroneck (NY, boys) we’re now at 21 girls teams and 26 boys teams spanning 11 states and provinces! Submit your bid today!

With the addition of @OakUltimate (CA, boys), Newton (MA, girls & boys), and @Sharon_Ultimate V (MA, boys), we’re now at 18 girls teams and 22 boys teams spanning 10 states and provinces!

You can submit your bid right here!

With the addition of Essex (VT), Lexington (MA), Acton-Box (MA), WWP (NJ), Burlington (VT), and Williston (MA), we’re now half full with 15 girls teams and 18 boys teams!

You can submit your bid right here!

An interactive map of where everyone is coming in from is online here.

We are excited to announce that bids are now being accepted for the 7th Annual Pioneer Valley Invitational!

Website: PVInvite.org
Date: May 16th and 17th, 2020
Divisions (# of teams): Youth Girls (24-32), Youth Boys (24-32)
Location: Oxbow Marina, Northampton, MA
Cost: $500 (Free if you fly in!)
USAU Sanctioned: Yes
Lined fields: Yes
Guaranteed # of games: 6
Saturday night dinner/dance/trade night: Yes!

Team will be admitted on a rolling basis.