No Bag Policy - Battlefield Distrct Stadiums

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

Hello all.

I am currently abroad and won't be back in the US until mid-November so I will miss the regular season.

In the hunt for scores this morning, I came across the Twitter feed of a Battlefield District School that I am familiar with.

There was a tweet from that account that was very adamant about the District's no bag policy. First time I had heard of this.

Now, this won't relate to me since the District underperforms in the playoffs anyways so I probably won't go see any of them in a playoff game.

But who was the genius that came up with this policy? Why was the decision made? And don't tell me, "WeLl It'S for EvErYoNe'S sAfETy!" I call BS on that.

Did the decision makers on this think people bringing bags in affect the take at the concession stands? Was there a specific incident that happened which led to this?

This is where they aren't reading the room. It's not like the 757 schools where you have high crime. There are legacy schools in the District who; other than Eastern View because they are "new-ish" who have had multiple generations or family members play. And to say the quiet part out loud, did something happen at James Monroe or Caroline that led to this? I honestly don't know but I think it's a legitimate question.

This is an unjustifiable and unnecessary attack on older people who have watched high school football in the area for years. Again, this is not reading the room much like the decision to go to electronic ticketing where older fans may have an issue adapting (waiting for the random, "My 75 year-old Mom knows how to order a ticket on her phone just fine.", remark.

If anyone can share insight, please do so. I want to hear the justification. I can only imagine the woke administrators that were involved in making this decision.

 

[WP02alum]

No bags in stadiums is “woke” now?

 

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

No bags in stadiums is “woke” now?

Sure. It's a restriction on freedoms and that not need to be put in place. I'm just curious to the justification.

 

[GoBlue2109]

Yea. I don't know about this one. The district has clearly looked around at the crazy threats has happened in other places and decided they will at least attempt better safety precautions. I'd feel great knowing my student athletes are being protected.

 

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

"...student athletes...". Spare me the cringeworthy NCAA jargon.

 

[OCBoy]

It’s not just the Battlefield district. There are other districts and county’s that have implemented this policy this year as well. I agree that it’s nonsense.

 

[GoBlue2109]

Look man at the end of the day are we trying to protect kids or not. Like why is that so controversial

 

[Bfootball08]

Same thing here in Lynchburg at City Stadium last night.

 

[phoebus2023]

Was at the regional finals with Kempsville and Green Run last year. Son was coaching O- line for GR. Had a bottle of water in my bleacher seat. Cops threw it away at the gate. 67 years old, was not a threat. Although, there has been some problems at a few of the schools, Understand(Not verified) a few dust ups in the parking lot at the rematch last night. Sad it has come to this. NFHS is a decent option when it works. Enjoyed Matt Hatfield calling the game until cameras started working again late in the second half. Still followed Matt throughout the game. They will meet again in the playoffs.

 

[VHSL-helper]

Tazewell County put one in last week. Don't know how long they'd been looking at it, but a guy had a gun in the stadium at a 'meet the team' thing about 3 weeks ago.

That being said... you don't get out much, do ya?
Tech's Lane ('16), 'Hoos Scott (17) & Bristol's track ('18) (think those are right) have done that for years.

 

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

Tazewell County put one in last week. Don't know how long they'd been looking at it, but a guy had a gun in the stadium at a 'meet the team' thing about 3 weeks ago.

That being said... you don't get out much, do ya?
Tech's Lane ('16), 'Hoos Scott (17) & Bristol's track ('18) (think those are right) have done that for years.

I do get out thank you. I think it is unnecessary at the college level as well.

 

[Virginia HS Football Fan]

Look man at the end of the day are we trying to protect kids or not. Like why is that so controversial

You probably thought keeping kids at home for two-plus years due to the plandemic was good too huh? Might as well put them all in bubbles so they can't breathe toxic air while we are at it.

 

[GoBlue2109]

Ahhhh you're just here to vent and air your grievances. So emotional

 

[WP02alum]

He’s probably calling people snowflakes while having his own little childish meltdown.

 

[1MoreHokie]

 

[MascotMemorizer]

Pittsylvania County has a "Clear Bags Only" policy for its games. We've been doing it since 2019 after a student had a gun in a fanny pack at a football game.

 

[oldfool2]

It's the society we live in now days where guns are so prevalent. I'm not against guns and actually for the right to own a gun. I used to enjoy hunting when i was able to which i cannot do anymore( old age is a killer). But when going out the house now days i do think about my safety and try to keep an eye on my surroundings and anything odd looking. Even in a small town at a small private christian school there has been an instance of a kid bringing a gun to school. So a clear bag policy is a pain in the butt it's really not a big deal or an infringement on me personally and honestly i'm thankful for it.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Most schools in our area wand everyone entering the stadium.
I don’t know of any schools locally restricting carry in bags. They typically make you open them so that they can do a token examination. Most schools will ask you to take anything sharp back to your vehicle, ie. pocket knife, maybe fingernail clippers, etc.

Thomas Dale has this thing about cow bells. They don’t permit them. And I understand. Do you know how many people are killed annually by cow bells? Well…, none, but it could happen I guess.

Matoaca made the announcement several times at one game that it was against The VHSL rules to enter the stadium with a cow bell. I wanted so bad to go to their press box with a copy of the VHSL Handbook and ask them to show me that rule.

Within reason, I guess the home field can make whatever restrictions they feel is prudent. But to just arbitrarily decide that you don’t want the visiting team to bring their cowbells is a little across the line.

 

[catchtds]

The problem is no bag vs clear bag. Most large stadiums and arenas have a clear bag policy. My wife went to city stadium Friday with a small clear bag with an epipen in it. They checked it and let her in. By the way, where are women to keep their keys or personal belongings. No bag policy is a joke.

 

[1MoreHokie]

The problem is no bag vs clear bag. Most large stadiums and arenas have a clear bag policy. My wife went to city stadium Friday with a small clear bag with an epipen in it. They checked it and let her in. By the way, where are women to keep their keys or personal belongings. No bag policy is a joke.

I mean, is it no bag or no purse? Usually the point of a no bag policy is about outside food and drink, the point of a clear bag policy is usually weapons-related. I mean, you go to a concert or a movie with a big bag and they might tell you no but that's because you're definitely sneaking in food and drinks to save money.

I can't imagine a woman with a pocketbook or a reasonably-sized purse (not those monstrosities that essentially are giant bags) being turned away since they have hygienic needs to attend to that they can't reasonably be expected to put in pants pockets (not that women have pants pockets either, frankly). Am I to understand they are turning away women with purses or what?

I tend to agree that for sporting events a clear bag policy makes the most sense but if people could be trusted to make smarter life decisions when attending youth sporting events those policies wouldn't need to exist so that's a bit of an impasse.

 

[catchtds]

I mean, is it no bag or no purse? Usually the point of a no bag policy is about outside food and drink, the point of a clear bag policy is usually weapons-related. I mean, you go to a concert or a movie with a big bag and they might tell you no but that's because you're definitely sneaking in food and drinks to save money.

I can't imagine a woman with a pocketbook or a reasonably-sized purse (not those monstrosities that essentially are giant bags) being turned away since they have hygienic needs to attend to that they can't reasonably be expected to put in pants pockets (not that women have pants pockets either, frankly). Am I to understand they are turning away women with purses or what?

I tend to agree that for sporting events a clear bag policy makes the most sense but if people could be trusted to make smarter life decisions when attending youth sporting events those policies wouldn't need to exist so that's a bit of an impasse.

They put a video on the LCS facebook page and it included purses. They also added a security team to monitor crowds and wand people. Schools are struggling and city stadium only needs more added security for one game a year and that is the rivalry game between Glass and Heritage.

 

[wikki]

Hello all.

I am currently abroad and won't be back in the US until mid-November so I will miss the regular season.

In the hunt for scores this morning, I came across the Twitter feed of a Battlefield District School that I am familiar with.

There was a tweet from that account that was very adamant about the District's no bag policy. First time I had heard of this.

Now, this won't relate to me since the District underperforms in the playoffs anyways so I probably won't go see any of them in a playoff game.

But who was the genius that came up with this policy? Why was the decision made? And don't tell me, "WeLl It'S for EvErYoNe'S sAfETy!" I call BS on that.

Did the decision makers on this think people bringing bags in affect the take at the concession stands? Was there a specific incident that happened which led to this?

This is where they aren't reading the room. It's not like the 757 schools where you have high crime. There are legacy schools in the District who; other than Eastern View because they are "new-ish" who have had multiple generations or family members play. And to say the quiet part out loud, did something happen at James Monroe or Caroline that led to this? I honestly don't know but I think it's a legitimate question.

This is an unjustifiable and unnecessary attack on older people who have watched high school football in the area for years. Again, this is not reading the room much like the decision to go to electronic ticketing where older fans may have an issue adapting (waiting for the random, "My 75 year-old Mom knows how to order a ticket on her phone just fine.", remark.

If anyone can share insight, please do so. I want to hear the justification. I can only imagine the woke administrators that were involved in making this decision.

Its all bull. They are taking away all of the fun away from games. At least go to the clear bag policy like colleges

 

[WP02alum]

Beef with the bag policy all you want. I agree it’s annoying. My only issue with OP was lumping it into some sort of political conspiracy. That’s crazy talk and should be called out as crazy talk.

 

[FoxesPride]

The real question for me is why are we restricted things brought into the stadiums and not the schools? I'm sure some schools have enhanced security for entry and bag restrictions, but I don't think any of the Battlefield schools do.

 

[Lafayette]

All Lafayette games you pass thru metal detectors and wands.