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Burlington RexPlex Softball Tournament. Jake Brock Joe Dombek Kyler Johnson. Background.
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Burlington RexPlex Softball Tournament Jake Brock Joe Dombek Kyler Johnson
Background Burlington, IA is a city located on the banks of the Mississippi River. There is a downtown with shopping, lodging, and other attractions as well as a more rural area farther from the river. Every year this softball tournament impacts the economy by bringing in upwards of $100,000. The forecast shows chances of rain all week with a big storm hitting over the weekend.
Monday • Scheduling Day • Talk to RexPlex • Field Conditions • Future dates for possible rescheduling • Payment • Talk to Governing Body • Weather information • Rescheduling options • Dates • Payment
Tuesday • Contact Day • Go to RexPlex • Check the forecast • Check fields for status • Call Coaches • Keep coaches in the loop • Rescheduling options • Dates
Wednesday • Morning • Waiting out forecast • Finalize backup plan • Afternoon • Call RexPlex • Field conditions • Field expectations • Final Decision to Postpone • Night • Contact Coaches • Give new date • Give teams a week to make decision
Thursday • Loose ends • Contact governing body • Inform them of the date picked • Contact umpires • Inform them of change
People contacted throughout week • RexPlex • Conditions • Scheduling • payment • Governing body • Scheduling • Payment • Coaches • Update forecast • Free dates • Final decision • Umpires • Rescheduling
Decisions timing • Back up plan • Tuesday • Overall decision • Wednesday night • Family fees • Locals to evacuate
Final Decision Cons Smaller tournament Lose money Pros • Respectable tournament • Save families money • Gas • Hotel fees • Less liable due to weather related accidents