Winter Bump: Jan 16-18, 2021

12 Diamond: 13s	12 Crystal: 12s	12 Jade: 12s
13 Diamond: 14 Club	13 Crystal: 13s	13 Jade: 13s
14 Diamond: 14 Open	14 Crystal: 15 Club	14 Jade: 14 Club	14 Pearl: 14 Club	14 Ruby: 14 Club
15 Diamond: 15 Open	15 Crystal: 15 Open	15 Jade: 16 Club	15 Pearl: 15 Club	15 Ruby: 15 Club	15 Sapphire: 15 Club
16 Diamond: 16 Open	16 Crystal: 16 Open	16 Jade: 17 Club	16 Pearl: 16 Club	16 Ruby: 16 Club
17 Diamond: 17 Open	17 Crystal: 17 Open	17 Jade: 18 Club	17 Pearl: 17 Club
18 Diamond: 18 Open	18 Crystal: 18 Open

17J/17P/16J/16P/16R/15J/15P/15R/15S/14C/14J/14P/14R/13D/13C/13J/12D/12C/12J
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020

18D/18C/17D/17C/16D/16C/15D/15C/14D
Location: Charleston, SC
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020

• 12 Diamond/12 Crystal/12 Jade/13 Diamond/13 Crystal/13 Jade/14 Diamond/14 Crystal/14 Jade/14 Pearl/14 Ruby/15 Pearl/15 Ruby/15 Sapphire/16 Pearl/16 Ruby/17 Pearl
These teams are family-travel. We would like to request families to book the selected hotel under our block BEFORE the deadline.

• 15 Diamond/15 Crystal/15 Jade/16 Diamond/16 Crystal/16 Jade/17 Diamond/17 Crystal/17 Jade/18 Diamond/18 Crystal
These teams are team-travel unless family-travel option was chosen. We will book the rooms for players and coaches, and would like to request families that have chosen family travel to book the same hotel under our block BEFORE the deadline.

• If you still need rooms AFTER the deadline, please email Krista McGivern (krista @ncacademyvb.org), our Travel Coordinator

Website	Locations	Schedule	Spectator	Absence Letter	Jerseys
					D1: Black/White(L) D2: White/Blue(L) D3: Blue/Black(L)	15D/15C/15J/16D/16C/16J/17D/17C/17J/18D/18C • Meet @ 1P, Jan 15(Fri) at Academy • Buses MUST depart @ 130P • Dinner @ Myrtle Beach or Charleston • Dress Code: Academy warmup set & Tee

Latest Event Update

BallerTV will cover all the action at this year's tournament. Watch the live action as all the courts will be live-streamed.

Tournament Waves

IMPORTANT: AM wave will start at 8am. Doors will open at 7am. PM Wave will start at 3:30pm. Teams playing in the PM Wave should not enter the facility until 2:30pm. We are trying to eliminate the merge of traffic from the AM and PM waves.

Myrtle Beach: AM Wave = 12s, 13s, 14 Club, 15 Club (5 Pools)

PM Wave = 15 Club (8 Pools), 16 Club, 17 Club, 18 Club

Charleston: AM Wave = 14 Open, 14-16 Select, 15 Open, 16-18 Select (2 Pools)

PM Wave = 16-18 Select (2 pools), 16 Open, 17 Open, 18 Open

Team Check-In, Ticket, and Merchandise sales

Myrtle Beach – Teams can check in Friday night from 6-8pm at the Convention Center or Saturday at your playing location. The Myrtle Beach Sports Center has a separate Team entrance. Follow the signs. Ticket and Merchandise sales are also available from 6-8pm Friday at the Convention Center and all day Saturday and Sunday at your location.

Charleston – Teams can check in Friday night from 6-8pm at the Convention Center. Ticket and Merchandise sales are also available from 6-8pm Friday at the Convention Center and all day Saturday and Sunday while supplies last.

Covid-19 Protocols

We have worked hard to make the tournament possible so it is of utmost importance that families help us insure a great and safe event. We ask that you adhere to the following guidelines at the tournament.

Note: In Myrtle Beach we ask that you purchase event tickets with a credit card. Cash sales can be used for merchandise in Myrtle Beach and in Charleston.

Spectators (strongly encouraged)

-       Please limit 2 family members per player if possible.
-       Spectators are asked to wear mask at all times inside the venue.
-       Any vulnerable person should consider staying home.
-       Do not come if you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms such as fever.
-       Wash and sanitize hands consistently at the event.
-       Practice social distancing as much as possible.
-       Stay within your family groups.
-       After your team plays please exit the court area to allow for the other teams families to be court side.

Players and Teams

-       Players and Coaches should wear mask inside when going to and from the court area. Players can remove once at the court.
-       PM Wave teams should not enter the facility until 2:30pm
-       Stay within your team groups and social distance when possible.
-       Teams who are not working or playing should exit the court area and social distance.
-       Do not attend if you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms.
-       Wash and sanitize hands consistently at the event.
-       Bring your own water and warm-up balls.

Event Format

We have added time between AM and PM waves to allow for the building to be cleaned. Please clear the area after you play in the AM and do not enter until 2:30 for the PM wave. On Monday we are looking at alternative formats to limit the number of teams in the building at one time and limit changing courts. We will still guarantee at least one match and our Championship matches. More info prior to the event.

Please check www.myrtlebeachwinterbump.com for additional updates.

We will send another update as we get closer to the event. We appreciate your attendance and despite the challenges believe we will have a great time.

Sincerely,