Cheering, standing ovations, and required team actions during matches and awards

[C.Roberts 1089]

Team 1089 has the policy that all members in the stands during awards (which should be the whole team, if possible) must stand up and clap until the last person touches hands with the last judge. yes, sometimes, this takes a long time. but think about it.. wouldn't you appreciate it if another team did that for you if you were to win? it makes them feel good to know that the other teams out there are supporting them, and it makes you feel good because you're more of a part of the FIRST community. During matches, I don't feel that it's necessary to cheer the ENTIRE time for other team's matches, but if you cheer for exciting events, it makes it more fun for you. During your own team's matches, if you want to cheer the whole time, I say go for it! I realize some people are more exuberant about this than others, and I'm definitely one of them. This year I've been human player, so I can't really cheer for my own matches, but I found when i did last year, it made it all more exciting. So for all of you who are against this cheering... try it one time =p. Look at the situation from the other side, and maybe you'll then understand why everyone else does it! It doesn't hurt... I promise. =D