Planning on taking the pep band to our state tourney game (Lancaster) on Friday night. Was told by VHSL "upper" leadership, that it has been a long standing interpretation that pep bands only play Pregame, half and post game.
The NFHS clearly states in their guidelines (which the VHSL adheres to) that spirit groups (cheer, pep bands, etc) Can play during "non-injury" timeouts, 60 second timeouts, as well as pre, half and postgame.
So because of the wonderful "upper" leadership of the VHSL- we will not take the pep band. whats the point?
The issue is, why are their printed guidelines and written out rules- when the VHSL "upper" leadership is going to make up their own rules.
Just unfortunate for the students, team, and school spirit.
What other state tourney teams will be using a pep band in their games?
We've taken our pep band to the state tourney at least 4 times in the past- and NEVER was told not to play during time outs.
seems like some individual is making up their own rules because they are now in the leadership position.
Anyway....GO DEVILS!!!!!!! Still gonna fill the bleachers with fans!!!
The NFHS clearly states in their guidelines (which the VHSL adheres to) that spirit groups (cheer, pep bands, etc) Can play during "non-injury" timeouts, 60 second timeouts, as well as pre, half and postgame.
So because of the wonderful "upper" leadership of the VHSL- we will not take the pep band. whats the point?
The issue is, why are their printed guidelines and written out rules- when the VHSL "upper" leadership is going to make up their own rules.
Just unfortunate for the students, team, and school spirit.
What other state tourney teams will be using a pep band in their games?
We've taken our pep band to the state tourney at least 4 times in the past- and NEVER was told not to play during time outs.
seems like some individual is making up their own rules because they are now in the leadership position.
Anyway....GO DEVILS!!!!!!! Still gonna fill the bleachers with fans!!!