We are still leaving it up to the clubs at this point.
A lot of clubs aren't being given a choice, as the venues are shutting down until April.
This virus might bring along a few changes in NADAC policy depending on how clubs handle the situation.
There are always certain expenses that can't be recouped by a club, most facilities have a cancellation fee, although I would hope they wouldn't be charging that given the circumstances.
Even if airfare for the judge can be reused later in the year, there is usually a change fee that the clubs have to pay.
What I would like to see clubs do, is be 100% transparent with their costs and let that be the driving factor for what happens with refunds.
If a club has to cancel a trial, and they're stuck with a $1000 in fees that can't get back, then I would like to see them give partial refunds, making sure that $1000 is covered. And base the refund amount on what is needed to reach that number.
I think most exhibitors would be understanding of that.
Maybe the amount that isn't refunded could go towards a future trial, or something along those lines.
What I really don't want to see happen, is clubs giving no refunds whatsoever when their show is cancelled.
Which is where the possible changes in NADAC policy could come in, if clubs handle the situation poorly in regards to refunds.
This is going to be a pretty tough time for everyone, so I'm hoping that we can all band together and do our best to make it through, keeping everyone safe and hopefully losing as little money as possible.
