Of related interest

WE WILL BE USING A NEW SEEDING SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN OKAYED BY THE OVR. POOLS WILL BE SEEDED AS USUAL, BUT WILL BE REVERSED. SO WHAT WOULD USUALLY BE SEED #1's PLAY SCHEDULE IS NOW SEED #4'S PLAY SCHEDULE AND VICE VERSA. SAME WITH THE #2 AND #3 SEEDS IN EACH POOL. WITH THIS NEW FORMAT, THE FIRST ROUND WINNERS IN PLAYOFFS ARE REQUIRED TO REF THE NEXT MATCH, WITH THE NON-WINNING TEAM GOING HOME. ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE SUNDAY PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EXAMPLE

POOL A (old format)

1. Tom's Top Team (#1 seed)

2. Sam's Super Spikers (#6 seed)

3. Cindy's Celestial Superstars (#7 seed)

4. April's Amazing Angels (#12 seed)

POOL A (new format)

1. April's Amazing Angels (#12 seed)

2. Cindy's Celestial Superstars (#7 seed)

3. Sam's Super Spikers (#6 seed)

4. Tom's Top Team (#1 seed)

MASSILLON YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION  &  ZERO GRAVITY JUNIORS

HEALTH SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR TOURNAMENTS

ALL IN ATTENDANCE:

• Everyone should do a self health assessment and not participate if ANY symptoms of COVID-19 exist (Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea).

• If you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, please adhere to recommended guidelines for quarantining.

• All will enter the building through the cafeteria (door 4) and exit by the ticket office (door 8).

• Spectators must exit the gymnasium immediately following the tournament.

• Social distancing should be maintained inside the building,

• Currently there is no mask policy at Massillon High School.

PLAYERS & COACHES:

• Players and Coaches should be socially distant as much as possible while on the bench.

• Masks are permissible during play but not required for players during the game.

• Please keep contact to a minimum-no high fives, handshakes or lineups after the game.

IN GAME PLAY:

• All teams must bring their own warm-up balls, these will not be provided.

OTHER: 

• A concession stand will be available with food/snacks/drinks.  Players will be permitted to bring snacks/drinks in as long as it fits in their bags.  No coolers will be allowed.