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I call the coaches to me and tell them that I don't tolerate beligerant fans. They then in turn send their teammates out to quiet down their people. So far this has worked for me.
In fact, I throw a fund raising tournament every year. For the first two years the same team came back -- the third year I told them I'd love to have them if they left their fans at home. Seems a couple of the players wives got a real kick out of being the loud mouth beer _______. Anyway, one of the "fans" was that managers wife. I still don't feel bad about it though.
This is also a reason that I won't umpire for a tournament that is for "travel teams" of younger age groups. I don't mind the kids or coaches. The parents though..........they get ridiculous.
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Karen
"It is useful to look back and to look forward as well. Always remember, though, that now is where you are, and now is when you can make a difference." Ralph Marston
Special Olympic Athlete's Oath:
"Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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