[mdituri]

Our experience on Newton was completely different. Anyone with a pit crew badge was allowed to walk over to the "Media/VIP" area of the field and watch our match. There was a very clear taped line for us to be standing behind. Most of the teams were very respectful of allowing the teams the "front row" if they were on the field and standing behind if they were in the queue. The "Media/VIP" area was constantly turning over with new teams and it worked very well. The volunteers did tell us we couldn't stand in the blue queue area (by the black curtains) with our team and moved us to Media/VIP. This is why there were about people 3 rows deep, but honestly, it was very well run and should be the best practice for the future. It is incredibly disrespectful for the volunteers to tell the pit crew they cannot watch their matches and is an example of individuals not using common sense. It is a little tight during quarterfinals, but after that there is plenty of space.

I will say that the Newton field was run incredibly well so kudos to all of those volunteers. It is an incredibly long day on very hard concrete. My only other suggestion is putting a row of chairs along the back wall (next to the stands) for those volunteers on the stands side of the field.