Segmentation of the stands - Scouts, Teams, and the Public

[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.

[Dave Campbell]

At the Queen City Regional, we have segmented a scouting section in the CINTAS center for scouting teams. Each team will be allotted seats. It is the upper level, front and center of the field.

Our issue is that teams are setting up scouting "bunkers" in wheelchair accessible seating areas and using power from sources at the venue which are not supposed to be used - access to these sources should be available to every team, not just a few. They also create trip hazards with power cables, even if they are taped down.

We have designated "charging stations" available to all teams on the main concourse area of the venue.