[Robmoz]

I hear ya! {what}. In many HS gyms around here the decibel levels seem to have increased from last year.

As an official, if I hear derogatory or profanity laden lyrics during warmups I DO go to the AD and tell her that it is not acceptable to play that type of music. I would not allow profanity during the coarse of the game and my jurisdiction begins when I hit that floor.

As for the volume level, well it may be difficult to control the crowd yelling but I certainly can [/u]request [/u]that the music be turned down a notch since that can be manually adjusted. Whether the AD is sympathetic to my personal plea to save my hearing may not always be met with understanding.

Now, as a spectator, I could consider logging a complaint with the AD, Principal, or Board depending on how serious I wanted to make a stand. Parents' concerns tend to get attention if they are presented constructively (or with threats of legal action which would not surprise me).