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Attention HOPE Volleyball SummerFest Fans:  mark your calendars for Saturday, July 10, 2010!

July 13, 2009

On behalf of HOPE, I would like to extend sincere thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and spectators who participated in the 27^th HOPE Volleyball SummerFest event this past Saturday.

For the first time in the history of the event, game play was cancelled. This decision was not taken lightly, and was made after significant consultation with Ottawa Police Services, security experts and the other emergency service providers on site. After the torrential down-pouring of rain, the condition of both the sand and grass courts quickly became a hazard for the participants. In addition, the weather reports we received from other locations in the storm track indicated a high possibility of additional severe weather. With safety being paramount, the decision to cancel the volleyball games was made, and this was announced to all on site.

The Amphitheatre remained open, and the scheduled concerts continued.

Communication with Team Captains in each of the corporate, competitive and recreational divisions will occur within the next 48 hours. HOPE will be providing a discounted entry to all teams who were registered for the 2009 event and who intend to participate in the 2010 HOPE Volleyball SummerFest. In addition, a pre-registration system will be implemented to accommodate the 2009 registered teams for the 2010 event.

HOPE will honour the $25,000 commitment made to each of the six designated recipient charities. As an organization, although the event day this year posed a huge challenge for all involved, our commitment to Helping Other People Everywhere remains unwavering.

Thank you again for your continued support of HOPE,

Jeff Marcellus
President

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 27th edition of the HOPE Volleyball SummerFest!  Sponsors, planning team, volunteers, spectators and participants all came together to help us raise funds in support of 6 local charities.  We couldn't do it without your help. 

THANK YOU!