Reserving Seats for Scouting

[fatjoe3833]

Is saving seats in the stands for scouting allowed?

[evelyn1503]

no it is not allowed

[Katie Reynolds]

Section 7 makes it pretty clear that saving seats isn't allowed:

7.11.3 Banners and Flags Rules
Sponsors provide FIRST with banners so we can display them in specified areas as a way of thanking them for their generosity. We encourage teams to bring team flags and/or sponsor banners, but we ask that you adhere to the following:
• You may bring banners to the competition area, but please do not use them to section off seating. Saving group seats is not permitted.
• Hang banners in your Pit station only, not on the Pit walls.
• Do not hang them in the competition area. This area is designated for official FIRST sponsors' banners.

7.12 Site Restrictions
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Do not save seats. It is not fair to other teams or the public we hope to interest as team sponsors/volunteers.

7.14.2 Saving Seats Not Allowed
Sitting together in a group during competition rounds makes the game more exciting and fun. It’s where you can show support for your team. Since very often there is not enough seating to accommodate everyone, there has to be a policy regarding seating, so teams are not allowed to save seating space. With this in mind, it is not gracious or fair to hang banners or ribbons to designate such an area. We will remove and discard banners or roping, etc. Please take turns sitting in the bleachers. Share the fun. When you see there is a crowding problem, leave after your team's match and return later for another few rounds.