Spectators

[LMan]

Originally Posted by IN ASA BLUE

I remove anyone from the backstop who is doing anything but cheering in a positive manor. Coaching, interference(verbal), etc.

As for "strike zone" comments, and such from spec I go directly to the offenders coach. Basically, coaches are responsible for their fans.

I'm sure the coaches love that. Most have trouble controlling their players, let alone loudmouth spectators. A ridiculous rule. I blame coaches for many failings, but the antics of fans are not one of them (unless they are willfully inciting them).

If coach will not attempt to control fan/parent, the coach is tossed and must pay a fine and go before the board before he/she can coach again. If he/she attempts to control the fan/parent and is unsuccessful then we toss the fan to the parking lot and they have pay a fine and go before the board to explain why they should be at their child's games in the future.

What this does is put a needlessly complicated, awkward procedure in place for something that could be handled quickly by any competent TD or league official on-site.

Fixed that for you.