The Governor of Texas is allowing for the opening of Youth Sports  starting May 31.  We will follow the Governor's Health protocol guidelines and the recommendations of USAV.

The Gym and Texas Outlaws Volleyball have implemented the following safety protocols: 

• Daily cleaning and spray sanitizing of the entire building
• Cleaning/sanitizing the courts between sessions
• Cleaning/sanitizing the balls and other equipment between sessions
• Installation of hand sanitizer dispensers at the entrance of each court
• All sessions will be closed to spectators and parents (for participants entering grades 5th and under—one adult will be allowed per participant in designated area only).
• limiting the number of athletes in each gym (red, blue, gold gyms)
• The Gym will use the front entrance for drop off and side doors in the individual gyms for exiting to control the crowding in the lobby.  All athletes are asked to wait in the car until practice/session time begins and exit immediately after it ends.
•  all players and coaches need to wear a mask when entering the building until they begin to play

All athletes will be required to do the following:

• conduct a temperature check at home before attending a session
• stay home if the athlete or anyone they have been in contact with has a fever or are showing any symptoms of illness.
• wash their hands for 20 seconds or sanitize before and after the session.
• use hand sanitizer periodically during the session.
• follow instructions given by the coaches concerning social distancing and sanitizing during breaks.
• do not share water bottles and make sure athletes have their name on their water bottle (the water fountain will not be available)
• avoid giving high fives or having physical contact, or touching their eyes, nose, mouth, and face. 
• cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue or their shirt.

Update May 7

USAV has called for the cancelling of all sanctioned practices and tournaments through May 22.  As a result, we have cancelled all  team activity through May 22.  To see the most current information from USAV, please visit https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/features/usa-volleyball-response-on-coronavirus

Update April 10

USAV has called for the cancelling of all sanctioned practices and tournaments through April 30.  As a result, we have cancelled all activity through April 30.  To see the most current information from USAV, please visit https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/features/usa-volleyball-response-on-coronavirus

Update, March 14, 2:30 pm

We received news that USA Volleyball is now requiring that all USAV sanctioned practices and tournaments scheduled through March 31st be postponed or cancelled to ensure the welfare and safety of the athletes, spectators and staff.  Please see the statement from USAV below.

March 13, 2020 Update - 5 p.m. Mountain

We are continuing to monitor the status of COVID-19 coronavirus. In the interest of welfare and safety of our membership, USA Volleyball is eliminating the sanctioning for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) effective 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 13. This ban on all USA Volleyball sanctioned activities extends through March 31. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will provide periodic updates as information becomes more apparent. Please refer to this page for the latest updated information.  https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/USA-Volleyball-Response-on-Coronavirus

As a result of school closures and the recommendations of USAV, Texas Outlaws Volleyball has postponed all practices from March 15th through March 31st.

The following tournaments have been canceled:

Cross Court Classic  (12 Black, 14 Black, 14 Blue)
WSC #6  (16 Black)
Houston Power League #4  (12 Black, 12 Blue, 13 Black, 13 Blue, 13 Silver, 14 Black, 14 Blue, 14 Silver, 15 Black

Update, March 12

Texas Outlaws Volleyball will be cancelling all practices through Sunday, March 15.  We will continue to monitor the situation and make an announcement on Sunday about next week.

USA Volleyball has released the following statement: 

March 11, 2020 Update - 10 p.m. Mountain

Due to recent events and information concerning the current status of the COVID-19 coronavirus, USA Volleyball is recommending that all USAV-sanctioned events scheduled through March 22 be postponed or cancelled to ensure the welfare and safety of our athletes, spectators and staff. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will provide periodic updates as information becomes more apparent. Please refer to this page for the latest updated information on USA Volleyball events.

Resources for more information

 USAV  Response to the Coronavirus

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention

Houston Health Department Updates

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