Anonymous wrote:I felt bad for the teams who had paid for and registered for the Nike National Harbor tournament but had to actually play at Md Juniors.

We played at the National Harbor. We felt lucky that we didn't have to go to MDJrs instead.

I felt bad for the teams who had paid for and registered for the Nike National Harbor tournament but had to actually play at Md Juniors.

Anonymous wrote:I was there earlier today. Complete dump of a facility. MDJRS needs to stop paying rent and demand a clean and safe facility for players and families.

I thought they owned the facility? In that situation it’s not about not paying rent, but about getting their act together.

I was there earlier today. Complete dump of a facility. MDJRS needs to stop paying rent and demand a clean and safe facility for players and families.

Seriously though… is anyone here affiliated with MD Jrs as a player or coach? Can you ask what the plan is with the facility? They owe you all answers, minimally, because that place is not OK!

When are they gonna cancel the tournament on Sunday? What are they waiting for?

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Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

THIS. If this were my kid's club facility, I'd be mortified. MD Jrs. has many teams and thus a lot of revenue, including revenue from hosting events. Why aren't they putting any $ into facilities management? It's gross and certainly an unhealthy environment for athletes to boot.

The more you spend on maintenance, the less you can pay yourself.

How do you dare say that they do this for the love of money? They clearly do it for the love of volleyball and profit has little to do with it.

If they love volleyball and aren't worried about the profits, I'll eagerly await news about the critical updates to their facility that they are making to maintain a clean and healthy environment for volleyball players.

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Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

THIS. If this were my kid's club facility, I'd be mortified. MD Jrs. has many teams and thus a lot of revenue, including revenue from hosting events. Why aren't they putting any $ into facilities management? It's gross and certainly an unhealthy environment for athletes to boot.

The more you spend on maintenance, the less you can pay yourself.

How do you dare say that they do this for the love of money? They clearly do it for the love of volleyball and profit has little to do with it.

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Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

THIS. If this were my kid's club facility, I'd be mortified. MD Jrs. has many teams and thus a lot of revenue, including revenue from hosting events. Why aren't they putting any $ into facilities management? It's gross and certainly an unhealthy environment for athletes to boot.

The more you spend on maintenance, the less you can pay yourself.

Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

THIS. If this were my kid's club facility, I'd be mortified. MD Jrs. has many teams and thus a lot of revenue, including revenue from hosting events. Why aren't they putting any $ into facilities management? It's gross and certainly an unhealthy environment for athletes to boot.

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Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

I think they can get away with it as long as the clubs in the region keep signing up for their tournaments. Once the tournament participation dwindles, they will start thinking how they can bring everyone back. I doubt the status quo will change otherwise.

But nobody can really say no, because CHRVA requires clubs to play a certain number of CHRVA events to be eligible for things like bid regionals.

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Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

I think they can get away with it as long as the clubs in the region keep signing up for their tournaments. Once the tournament participation dwindles, they will start thinking how they can bring everyone back. I doubt the status quo will change otherwise.

It's tough to find a local venue to host a tournament- even if it's just 10 courts. HS gyms cabt hold more than 4 or 6 courts and already reserved by rec leagues or by the HS for their own athletes.
There are a handful of community centers that could probably accommodate 8 courts, but not much more.

The St. James has (and will) host, but they're expensive.

So, MD Jr's it is...

Anonymous wrote:This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

I think they can get away with it as long as the clubs in the region keep signing up for their tournaments. Once the tournament participation dwindles, they will start thinking how they can bring everyone back. I doubt the status quo will change otherwise.

This is hands-down the worst facility I’ve been to in club play. Isn’t MDJRS completely embarrassed to host anything here? Can MDJRS parents give us the inside scoop?

And the bathrooms! I was there yesterday and there is that old woman shuffling around "cleaning" all the time but the floors are gross, the trash cans overflowing.. Just yuck!