[AWoL]

With the seat saving everyone is talking about, isn't that explicitly prohibited in the admin manual? We had an incident at our first event this year where a rookie parent told members of another team that "this is our area." Anyways it got around to the event coordinator or somebody and they came to talk our lead mentors in the pit. We apologized and not much happened, but eventually in the internal team discussion about the event, someone quoted the admin manual for a rule on seat saving, and brought up these lines:

4.13 Bleacher Rules

Sitting together in a group during competition matches makes the game more exciting and fun. It’s where you can show support for your team. Since very often there is not enough seating to accommodate everyone, there has to be a policy regarding seating. Teams are not permitted to save seats for team members that are not present. Please take turns sitting in the bleachers if seating is limited. If there is a crowding problem, we ask that you kindly leave after your team’s match and return later if possible.

4.14 Site Restrictions

Please read the following common site restrictions and adhere to them in order to promote an orderly, safe, pleasant and exciting competition.
■■ Do not use noisy devices, such as floor stompers, whistles and/or air horns.
■■ Do not arrange for Internet access or phone lines from venue service providers or attempt to use venue internet connections
reserved for event purposes (e.g., FMS or streaming).
■■ Do not sell any products. This includes food, hats, shirts or any promotional products.
■■ Do not distribute any food products, such as candy, water, soft drinks or fruit.
■■ Do not sell raffle tickets.
■■ Do not bring bottled gas tanks (e.g. helium). This is a safety concern.
■■ Do not use walkie-talkies.
■■ Do not invite or bring live bands to play in the audience. This dilutes the presentation on the playing field and is too loud and
confusing for the audience.
■■ Do not play loud music in the Pit because it interferes with important announcements. If a team receives more than a warning or two, the power to the team Pit will be shut off and/or the music confiscated.
■■ Do not form “tunnels” during the Awards Ceremony. This can cause discomfort to those traveling through them and creates safety issues.
■■ Do not save seats.