CT6MFL
11-man fan
I say get in good with the farmer or folks next door
then make it rain!
then make it rain!
Pink Baloons Illegal
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I doubt it has anything to do with birdies. My pop told me before I got into teaching, early 90s that there had been a couple of incidents where hundreds of balloons were released and were blown into some lights where the helium burst into flames and dropped into the stands and several folks got minor burns and a couple of kids were trampled. Some of the high dollar bulbs burned out, also.
But many schools still do it. Southlake Carroll walks out to the road next to the stadium and releases thousands of balloons every week, or did as recently as 2009.
But many schools still do it. Southlake Carroll walks out to the road next to the stadium and releases thousands of balloons every week, or did as recently as 2009.
Noisemakers are prohibited at League athletic events held in field housesCT6MFL":1faqole2 said:Section 1207, paragraph N
MASCOTS, FIREARMS, PYROTECHNIC DEVICES, BALLOONS. Live animal mascots,
cannons, firearms, fireworks, etc. are prohibited at League athletic contests. Except in their
normal course of business, emergency vehicles shall not flash lights or sound sirens during the
course of a game. Noisemakers are prohibited at League athletic events held in field houses
and/or gymnasiums. Releasing balloons is prohibited at League athletic events held outdoors.
I wonder how everyone gets away with the rattle cans and air horns?
bottom line though: If you are part of a league, then you should follow the rules. Otherwise join another league
and/or gymnasiums.
This applies to events indoors and not outdoors. Notice balloons uses the word outdoors. I am no lawyer but if I read this right you could release balloons in a gymnasium during a pep rally.
Or a herd of wild mustangs or steers stampeding through the stadium or a swarm of hornets.
coach_jshelton
Six-man fan
CT6MFL":p3jepgme said:Section 1207, paragraph N
bottom line though: If you are part of a league, then you should follow the rules. Otherwise join another league
Part of the problem is the ambiguity in the application & enforcement of the league's rules. When there are no consequences, some are inclined to pick & choose which rules they follow.
WildcatClassOf89
11-man fan
This escalated quickly........................
As it should!!! Crazyness!!
As it should!!! Crazyness!!
CoachMiller
Six-man fan
You’ve seen them floating in the sky; those small helium balloons wafting for miles on the breeze, but where the balloons end up afterwards, is causing problems.
Retired Virginia Tech Professor Joan Kark is one of the founders of group aimed at stopping the balloon releases. “When people purchase these large volumes of balloons, the manufacturer says that they are biodegradable, so no problem, don’t worry about it. But they take too long to degrade and so they’re out there in the environment, as litter for one thing, but also animals, birds turtles, whales, dolphins, they all eat it; they mistake it for food.”
The balloons often end up in rivers or streams, ultimately making their way to the ocean. Not only can they harm wildlife, but according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, balloons are the number one cause of suffocation for children.
http://wvtf.org/post/balloon-release-dangers#stream/0
Retired Virginia Tech Professor Joan Kark is one of the founders of group aimed at stopping the balloon releases. “When people purchase these large volumes of balloons, the manufacturer says that they are biodegradable, so no problem, don’t worry about it. But they take too long to degrade and so they’re out there in the environment, as litter for one thing, but also animals, birds turtles, whales, dolphins, they all eat it; they mistake it for food.”
The balloons often end up in rivers or streams, ultimately making their way to the ocean. Not only can they harm wildlife, but according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, balloons are the number one cause of suffocation for children.
http://wvtf.org/post/balloon-release-dangers#stream/0
CT6MFL
11-man fan
Your right but we have to remember everything in life is set up on a slide scale. A lot of things go under the radar because someone hasn't brought the appropriate attention to it.
Even the statement I made above has its own slide scale. On one hand you will have the 'naysayers' that will call it foolish or gutless for calling out a rule violation that seems petty to them (and really it is because deep down they want their way). On the other hand if you respect the rules and follow them, why shouldn't everyone?
On another note,
I say let us put it to the test, and this is not directed at or to anyone. District is right around the corner, so every game will start to count
Let the people that respect the rules and choose to follow them, point out the flaws of the ones that do not respect the rules. Make sure to report them to the UIL and don't forget to follow up. Good evidence will ensure that it stays in the forefront of the UIL agenda and won't get swept under the rug.It is a beautiful chaos we live in.
"It is a beautiful chaos we live in." Profound. I went to a funeral 16 years ago where they released balloons. It seemed to symbolize the release of the spirit into the ever after for me. I'd never considered the consequences to the birds. Man I'd love some fried quail and gravy right now.
CT6MFL
11-man fan
coach_jshelton
Six-man fan
CT6MFL":2hiky6j0 said:
Your right but we have to remember everything in life is set up on a slide scale. A lot of things go under the radar because someone hasn't brought the appropriate attention to it.
Even the statement I made above has its own slide scale. On one hand you will have the 'naysayers' that will call it foolish or gutless for calling out a rule violation that seems petty to them (and really it is because deep down they want their way). On the other hand if you respect the rules and follow them, why shouldn't everyone?
On another note,
I say let us put it to the test, and this is not directed at or to anyone. District is right around the corner, so every game will start to count
It is a beautiful chaos we live in.
Well said.
coachsatcher
Six-man fan
CT6MFL":1547td73 said:
When I spoke to UIL, they used the phrase "in conjunction with". They said it's very easy for them to ask, "If there were no UIL event held that date, would you have released the balloons"? If the answer is "no", then it's not permitted. We won't be releasing balloons. As good as the cause is, there are alternatives to releasing balloons, most of which can't result in a forfeited district game.
Jones26
Six-man pro
coachsatcher":1ji6uieo said:
What if you would have said "yes, we are going to release the balloons whether there is a game or not."?
smokeyjoe53
Six-man pro
They probably would have been able to release the balloons .............. At the cost of teaching the kids that it's fine to lie to achieve your desires.......... That's a pretty steep price to pay just to release balloons, don't you think?Jones26":f38gqeoy said:
Jones26
Six-man pro
Yes, I agree....just having fun with a stupid rule.
Speaking of ill-conceived rules, the UIL sent emails to coaches throughout Texas a couple weeks back reminding them that the only varsity football permitted must be leather, not the composite football that many coaches use. For example, the black-laced GST football has been the most popular ball in recent years because of its tacky grip texture.
The whole affair has been exacerbated by the fact that this year's official UIL football is the Baden composite stamped with the NFHS logo.
So, the UIL has put it's foot down to squash the use of balloons and composite footballs. Why do this we ask? Who knows. It appears that the birdies and fish are safer and the cows and pigs are not.
I wonder where the leather and composite balls are manufactured...same place?
The whole affair has been exacerbated by the fact that this year's official UIL football is the Baden composite stamped with the NFHS logo.
So, the UIL has put it's foot down to squash the use of balloons and composite footballs. Why do this we ask? Who knows. It appears that the birdies and fish are safer and the cows and pigs are not.
I wonder where the leather and composite balls are manufactured...same place?
CT6MFL
11-man fan
Simplicity my friend (traditions). Not everything has to do with tree hugging
If I were coaching, I'd have my pregame checklist include UIL violation inspection. No matter where my team stood in the ranks.
However as a courtesy, I'd let the other coach know that he'd better be up to snuff. I wouldn't let him show up with out the opportunity to prepare.
If I were coaching, I'd have my pregame checklist include UIL violation inspection. No matter where my team stood in the ranks.
However as a courtesy, I'd let the other coach know that he'd better be up to snuff. I wouldn't let him show up with out the opportunity to prepare.
