To: USEA Area VII Members and Competitors
From: The USEA Area VII Chair
Given the developing situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, please recognize that the priority of Area VII leadership is the health and well-being of our membership, competitors and spectators.
At this time we are not announcing the cancellation of any events or this year’s competitive season, but this may change. For example, the Governors of both Washington and Oregon have implemented bans on public gatherings of more than 250 people. As long as this ban remains in effect, our events in WA and OR will be unable to run as they are currently structured.
Additionally, this morning the USEF published the following statement: : https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/a-letter-from-president-ceo-regarding.
Area VII leadership and organizers are very concerned about the health and safety of our members and competitors and will take all necessary precautions to protect the health of our members and to prevent the spread of this new virus.
We also expect you to make responsible decisions. Be informed by seeking guidance from appropriate State and Federal resources. Here is the link to an earlier USEF statement which also includes links to various government sites: https://www.usef.org/media/coronavirus-resources
Additional announcements regarding the impacts of this Pandemic on the Area VII Competition Calendar will
be made as the situation develops. Please check our website at www.areavii.org for updates. Announcements will be posted to our website, FB pages and emailed to all current USEA Area VII members.
Best Regards,
Cynthia Bayles, Area VII Chair