Spectator Policy
BHS Athletics Spectator Policies
The following policies will be enforced in order to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
• The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. Profanity, negative chants, booing, trash talking, name calling, personal attacks, or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable.
• Respect the game/contest. Under no condition shall anyone other than the members of the official squad enter the playing surface.
• Show respect for officials, opposing players, coaches, and spectators.
• No signs should block the view of other spectators. No flags are allowed in the competition area.
• Spectators without shirts or those wearing shirts that are vulgar, obscene, or demeaning will be removed from the venue.
• Artificial noisemakers (megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, and other similar items) are not allowed.
• All cheers, comments, and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team. No cheers, comments, or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials. Some examples of inappropriate conduct or actions that are not permitted are: disrespecting players by name, number, or position; negative cheers or chants; throwing items on the floor, etc.
• Respect the American Flag and the National Anthem.
• Children in grades 5 and below must come to the game with a supervising adult.
• All spectators must remain in the main gym unless going to concessions or the bathroom. During football games and track meets, spectators may also stand along the fence area to view the game. During football games and track meets, grades 5 and under students inside the fence area are to be supervised by a parent or adult. There will not be school staff supervising outside the fence area.
Benson Public Schools reserves the right to amend this list at any time to ensure the safety of our athletes, guests, and employees. THANK YOU for supporting our student athletes and fine arts participants and for providing a positive environment in which educational activities are conducted.
CONSEQUENCES
• First Offense: Verbal warning; possible removal from event venue.
• Second Offense: Removal from event venue and possible suspension from attending the next 1-5 home events.
• Third Offense: Removal from event venue and possible suspension from attending home events for the rest of the school year.
• Severe Clause: In the case of severe poor sportsmanship or failure to follow the event supervisor’s directions, immediate removal from the event venue may be necessary. An indefinite suspension from attending future home events will occur. A conference involving the concerned parties will determine whether and when attendance privileges will be reinstated.