Hello, there. As a season ticket holder at Union here, I received a letter in the mail today from the hockey team stating that there have been many complaints from the local fans about the noise and behavior of visiting pep bands. The rink staff is reviewing the policy this week and may rule to not allow visiting pep bands to attend the game as a group. Just wanted to warn the Hockey-L faithful of this new situation and was looking for comments and opinions on this development. Personally, I don't mind the bands. I have respect for other schools' fans who make an effort to show their support by organizing a band to play at games. That support is something we lack here at Union. I choose to ignore the behavior of the bands since giving them your attention is what they want. My father came up recently for the RPI game and was very upset over the constant noise of the band, as well as their "obnoxious" behavior(his words, not mine). At the end of the game, he demanded from the RPI band leader an explanation for their "antics"(see above). Apparently, others who frequent Achilles Rink agree. So, what does the list feel about the possible banning of pep bands from Achilles? Just my 53 cents. Keith. -- ======================================================================== = [log in to unmask] (UNIX) [log in to unmask] (Internet)= = "Beef" [log in to unmask] (BITNET) "Beef" = = = = "Nice girl, but about as sharp as a sack of wet mice." = = - Foghorn Leghorn = = = = "I love your body, Larry." = = -Fletch = ========================================================================