Good morning DMAVB,

Now that club season is officially over, let’s turn our attention to the upcoming events. The schedule is attached. The date has been updated for game play on Tuesday the 15 to Wednesday the 16, so all practices will be on Tuesdays and game play will be on Wednesdays; I highlighted the change in red below. 

Players 0nly, be sure to provide your attendance status under each event! Parents, do not do this under your name, your player will need to log into the app and provide their status under the “Events” tab**** Summer League:

What to bring

-Sportswear, sneakers, and knee pads.

-Lots of water and possibly a snack.

-Be sure to bring any other items that may be needed such as an inhaler.

-Please let the coaches know of any medical concerns that could be exacerbated by game play such as asthma or a physical injury.

Logistics

-22 teams

-They did try to do divisions this year to help keep the level of play competitive.

-They have varsity and JV and a few teams swinging between the Varsity and JV.

-Each team will play three 45 min matches a night. There will be a 10-minute warm up to start each time.

Dates and Locations

-7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

-Red Lion Christian Academy, 1390 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE

-Smyrna High School 500 Duck Creek Pkwy, Smyrna, DE

-19977NBN Sports Academy 4101 Newport Pike Gap Wilmington DE

-Wilmington University 1365 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE

Team Gold Seahawks: 11th and 12 graders

-7/9 Wilmington University. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/16 Smyrna. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/23 NBN. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/30 Wilmington University. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

Team Navy Seahawks: 10th and 11th graders

-7/9 NBN. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/16 Red lion. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/23 Red lion. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-7/9 NBN. Be ready to enter the gym at 5:50.

-Practice time: Practice times will be held on the day before playdays, Tuesday 7/8, Tuesday 7/15, Tuesday 7/22, and Tuesday 7/29 from 6:30-8:30 pm. All practices will be held at DMA.

Format

-We will play 3 matches per night.

-4 teams will rotate in round robin format on 2 Courts at Smyrna and Wilmington University.

-At Red Lion, we will play 3 teams of 6 teams at the gym a night across both gyms.

-At NBN, we will play 3 teams of 8 teams at the gym a night across all of four courts.

-Each set of pairs will play for 45 minutes with 5 minutes between sessions.

-Each team will not play all teams.

Waivers

All participants (coaches, players, and chaperones) will be required to complete an online waiver that will be verified before they can enter the gym. Spectators do not need to complete the waiver.

https://premiervbde.sportngin.com/register/form/969860296 Prior to coming to the gym

-If any athlete, coach or staff member is sick, please do not come to the facility or location.

-Please remember to bring plenty of water/drink as the gyms may be hot and there will be no water available.

- Complete your waiver. This only needs to be completed once by all participants (athletes, coaches, and staff members) and must be completed BEFORE coming to the gym. For players, it must be completed by the parent/guardian.

Door Check In

-Check in opens at 5:50pm. Please do not come to the gym until that time. Check in table will be closed at 610pm. Coaches, If you know someone that will arrive after 610pm, please email devbsummerleague@gmail.com with the name, time, team and location.

-The Primary Coach of the team will receive a list in the morning who has completed the waiver and can attend that evening.

-If someone tries to enter who has not completed the waiver, they will have to step to the side and wait until the check line is cleared. They can then try to get the link for her parent and confirm it is completed. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Spectator Policy

-Spectators are allowed, but there is still minimum space at some gyms. Seating is not provided.

- Live streaming is fine at all sites but there is no WIFI connection except at NBN.

Information about NBN Facility

-Please note that parking is very tight at NBN Sports Academy now until a parking lot is added. There will be a shuttle running to off-site parking. Please do not walk. The NBN staff will be at the back door to direct you to the off-site parking lot. All players, coaches, spectators should enter there. This is off of Graves Road. The front door will be locked.

-There will be a $5 spectator fee at NBN for all spectators. They take cash, Venmo, apple pay etc. This is standard policy for all tournaments at the facility to help maintain the facility and fund a future parking lot.

-No spectator fee at any of the other gyms.

That’s all for now! Have a great holiday and see you soon.

Let’s get it Seahawks,

DMA Coaches