The decision, made by the District 20 Board of directors, was made Friday, August 20th. The Seaside decision was not easy, as we all looked forward to the opportunity to again playing in face-to-face regional tournaments.

The state of Oregon and Clatsop County home of  Seaside and the host Convention Center is experiencing the highest rate of COVID-19 cases in a year and a half, primarily due the the Delta variant. Hospitals are being stretched to their limits with COVID-19 cases. Proof of vaccination was going to be required to play. And after the realization that masks are also required because the new variant can be spread by vaccinated individuals, the event would put guests, tournament staff and volunteers in additional to local citizens and businesses at risk.