[Tim Arnold]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

I don't think it's FIRST. I think the management of the arena made the call (people forget FIRST rents these venues out, they don't make the rules of what is or isn't allowed. The venues do. I don't think FIRST themselves would discourage any expressions of team spirit). Just do as their told. It's in our best interest to keep FIRST in the good graces of the management so we can all enjoy the facilities free for years to come.

Agreed; the reason given was that they did not want to clean up the mess from more teams creating these display. We planned to clean up the area after the game, but understand FIRST's concerns.