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Please use the website to learn about the latest changes and updates to Region 13's 2020 competition. We have updated pages with information about the current situation as we know it, about possible refunds, and about cancellations. As new information reaches us, we will post it here first!
3/12/20: A message for North by Northwest Region 13 Sweet Adelines and others planning to attend our 2020 Convention:
As most of you know, this morning Sweet Adelines International cancelled all regional competitions for the year (if you didn't know, the original email is below). I'm sure you're probably feeling all sorts of things right now, as are the Convention Team and the Regional Management Team.
One important thing to understand is that a contingent competition plan is underway! SAI says: "To ensure that our members still have the opportunity to compete this year, a contingency competition plan has been developed for 2020. The plan allows for placements at the regional level and provides a path to qualify for the international competition through the submission of video performances. The details of the contingency plan are being finalized and will be released very soon."
THINGS TO KNOW
YOU MAY CANCEL YOUR HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS:
ABOUT THOSE AIRLINE TICKETS:
Thanks for understanding this out-of-the-ordinary situation. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Judy Galloway, Team Coordinator & Jody Allen, Events Coordinator
North by Northwest Region 13 Management Team
As most of you know, this morning Sweet Adelines International cancelled all regional competitions for the year (if you didn't know, the original email is below). I'm sure you're probably feeling all sorts of things right now, as are the Convention Team and the Regional Management Team.
One important thing to understand is that a contingent competition plan is underway! SAI says: "To ensure that our members still have the opportunity to compete this year, a contingency competition plan has been developed for 2020. The plan allows for placements at the regional level and provides a path to qualify for the international competition through the submission of video performances. The details of the contingency plan are being finalized and will be released very soon."
THINGS TO KNOW
YOU MAY CANCEL YOUR HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS:
- Both hotels are aware that members will be calling to cancel. However, please note that reservation cancellations made through Expedia or any other third party channel cannot be handled by either hotel.
ABOUT THOSE AIRLINE TICKETS:
- If you are using Alaska Airlines, they have this information posted on their website: No change or cancellation fees for tickets purchased on/before February 26, 2020 and new tickets purchased between February 27 and March 31, 2020. Eligible reservations can be changed or canceled online. Funds will be deposited into My Account. A fare difference may apply to your new itinerary.
- Not flying on Alaska? Here is a master list of airline cancellations, or just check with your particular airlines. https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/11/master-list-of-airline-coronavirus-policies/#7dc649d46827
Thanks for understanding this out-of-the-ordinary situation. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Judy Galloway, Team Coordinator & Jody Allen, Events Coordinator
North by Northwest Region 13 Management Team
