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