[artdutra04]

I'm for the standing-only spectator zone where you can watch a match or two from next to the pipe-and-drape around the field, but only if there are no rules except for "don't camp out, only watch a 2-3 matches then let someone else watch" based upon an honor system.

I'm for reserving a section of the stands for the general public, particularly if it is near ground level close to the field (for grandparents and the like).

I'm not for a dedicated scouting section if it requires all kinds of wristbands or buttons or checking in and checking out and more rules and regulations. Frankly, I don't think the benefits outweigh the cumbersome rules and regulations this would impose on teams and volunteers. Some teams might use nine students, Other teams might have a half dozen students taking quantitative data and another half dozen taking qualitative. Some smaller teams might have one person scouting who doesn't want to sit alone. Other teams might not use their section do they now barter/give away their seats to other teams?

Honestly the best way to solve the problem without annoying rules is to simply provide more seating.