1st and foremost I want the kids to play.
They should at least provide two tickets for the parents of all varsity players. If a parent hasn't "cashed in" their ticket at a certain time before kickoff then that ticket can be sold.
Need to let parents have the chance to watch their kids before regular spectators (especially parents of seniors).
I completely agree. And they are somewhat essential personnel with my examples above.
But even that has to be dealt with logistically. I am just going to come up with hypothetical numbers here, and even leave out just say concessions to give the best numbers.
So say both teams have 60 players/coaches. And let's add 30 each for school officials and cheerleaders. That is 90 for the visitors.
Let's add another 20 for the home team for people working (chains, press box, tickets, etc).
There is 200 right there without fans.
Now I agree with you that parents should certainly be 1st. And 2 seems like a good idea in theory. But what about step parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.
And how about how tickets would be split? 50/50?
Again, I am hoping it doesn't come to any of that. Just pointing out that numbers fill up fast, its not as easy as just pointing out a number, and its not even a set number per team.
But I do think that everyone needs to remember these things before they go complaining to school officials etc. Not saying anyone here is, as I haven't seen it. But this is A LOT more on their plate now, as well as having to deal with the reality of all of it and knowing they would all want as many people there as possible.