[Jasmin]

Personally I don't mind when teams stand during the awards ceremonies. It's good sportsmanship, and besides, what else is there to do in the stands at that point? (It's better than leaving in the middle of the awards. Would you appreciate it if someone left while you were being reconized?)

My problem (and I know I'm repeating myself with most of this from the other topic, and I apologize) with teams standing up is when they do so during matches. I think it's neat when they'll stand and cheer for their team when they're being announced, and perhaps stay standing to cheer for the entire alliance, but please sit back down once they're done announcing teams and the match begins.

I know they're showing support for their team, but can't the same be done while sitting? We know where they are, so is there really a true point to it? Some people are trying to scout, and it's rather hard when they can't see the robot to take notes. Perhaps this can be solved next year by setting aside certain sections upfront to allow one or two people from a team to sit and not be interupted. Also, not everyone in the stands are young adults and teenagers. There are parents, grandparents, and so forth who come to see their child(ren) play, and by standing the entire time, you're denying them the fun that we get from the match as well.

Let's show more gracious professionalism and just sit down during the matches if you're not going anywhere. You're just as loud while sitting as you are standing.