yanks02
09 Apr 2006, 03:29 PM
This was sent over to me by the FO. Basically, they got with DC and got the guidelines that the Screaming Eagles use. It's nothing we don't already know but I need to post this to stress the importance of following these rules. With the Dynamo "renting" the stadium from the University of Houston, we have to abide by their rules and just hope that when we get into our own stadium, we can go all kinds of crazy.
Let me preface this by saying NO FLARES OR SMOKE BOMBS ARE ALLOWED. This is not my ruling, and not even necessarily the FO ruling, as most seemed to like the atmosphere. This is the stadium ops and the police's ruling. DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS INTO THE SUPPORTERS SECTION. I will not have the groups privileges taken away from us because you are bringing this stuff in.
And to everyone else in the Texian Army, if you see something like this happen, tell someone who it was. If you don't feel comfortable ratting out someone to the police/FO/security people, then by all means, tell me and I'll do it. I don't care who you are, if you bring these items into our section from now on, you will be turned into the police. I'm not kidding here. I'm the one who gets all the talking to's from the FO and I don't want that anymore. And like I said, I won't have the groups privileges taken away just because you want to light up a flare or set off a smoke bomb.
People don't realize that flares and smoke bombs are dangerous. I couldn't care either way if we light those things up or not. I don't necessarily think we need those to stand out in the crowd and to support our team. The flares seriously burn people and my throat is still hurting this morning from inhaling the smoke bomb. Let's just stand and cheer and wave our flags.
Security Policies
To ensure the best possible guest experience during this event, please observe the following:
1. Glass, plastic, and metal containers, weapons and illegal substances prohibited
2. Bags subject to search
3. Disruptions may result in ejection
4. No re-entry
5. Your Cooperation is appreciated.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
1. Metal, plastic, glass containers of any kind
2. PETS
3. Bicycles
4. Backpacks and large bags over 14 x 14 x 6 inches
5. Large flags and banners, without approval
(Supporters Club ONLY is allowed banners and flags with poles; requests must be submitted in writing with a picture of pole and banner)
6. Poles and staffs (metal, plastic, or wooden poles that are not approved by Houston Dynamo *Poles must be under 10 feet tall*)
7. Weapons and Illegal substances on any kind
8. Food and beverages brought from outside the stadium excluding water only
9. No incendiary devices, including smoke bombs
10. No horns / whistles
11. Hard sided coolers
Also, the FO told me last night not to bring the flags on poles out of our section. They are worried that someone will be hit with the poles. So we can't run around the stadium or stand outside our section and wave the flag and flagpole around. It'll be fine though. People can see the flags in our section. Also, make sure we return the soccer ball to the field if it goes into our section. This isn't baseball. You can't keep the balls. ;)
So here it is people. Abide by these rules or you won't be standing with the Texian Army anymore. And again, if any Texian Army members knows for sure who sets off smoke bombs or flares, either tell the police or come to me. We don't want our whole group disbanded.
Also, if you are sitting in the supporter's section and don't feel like you want to be there anymore, a Dynamo ticket rep will be glad to move you. We decided at our first meeting that we aren't catering to the soccer mom's and the family. We are a group of people that stands, chants (sometimes using bad language), and goes crazy during the games. If this isn't for you, feel free to move. You are more than welcome to still be a Texian Army member and join us at our tailgates, but then when the game starts, if you aren't feeling up to standing in our section, then you can go to another section and watch the game. We don't want anyone there that is uncomfortable being there.
As always, if there are any questions, feel free to PM me.
Let me preface this by saying NO FLARES OR SMOKE BOMBS ARE ALLOWED. This is not my ruling, and not even necessarily the FO ruling, as most seemed to like the atmosphere. This is the stadium ops and the police's ruling. DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS INTO THE SUPPORTERS SECTION. I will not have the groups privileges taken away from us because you are bringing this stuff in.
And to everyone else in the Texian Army, if you see something like this happen, tell someone who it was. If you don't feel comfortable ratting out someone to the police/FO/security people, then by all means, tell me and I'll do it. I don't care who you are, if you bring these items into our section from now on, you will be turned into the police. I'm not kidding here. I'm the one who gets all the talking to's from the FO and I don't want that anymore. And like I said, I won't have the groups privileges taken away just because you want to light up a flare or set off a smoke bomb.
People don't realize that flares and smoke bombs are dangerous. I couldn't care either way if we light those things up or not. I don't necessarily think we need those to stand out in the crowd and to support our team. The flares seriously burn people and my throat is still hurting this morning from inhaling the smoke bomb. Let's just stand and cheer and wave our flags.
Security Policies
To ensure the best possible guest experience during this event, please observe the following:
1. Glass, plastic, and metal containers, weapons and illegal substances prohibited
2. Bags subject to search
3. Disruptions may result in ejection
4. No re-entry
5. Your Cooperation is appreciated.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
1. Metal, plastic, glass containers of any kind
2. PETS
3. Bicycles
4. Backpacks and large bags over 14 x 14 x 6 inches
5. Large flags and banners, without approval
(Supporters Club ONLY is allowed banners and flags with poles; requests must be submitted in writing with a picture of pole and banner)
6. Poles and staffs (metal, plastic, or wooden poles that are not approved by Houston Dynamo *Poles must be under 10 feet tall*)
7. Weapons and Illegal substances on any kind
8. Food and beverages brought from outside the stadium excluding water only
9. No incendiary devices, including smoke bombs
10. No horns / whistles
11. Hard sided coolers
Also, the FO told me last night not to bring the flags on poles out of our section. They are worried that someone will be hit with the poles. So we can't run around the stadium or stand outside our section and wave the flag and flagpole around. It'll be fine though. People can see the flags in our section. Also, make sure we return the soccer ball to the field if it goes into our section. This isn't baseball. You can't keep the balls. ;)
So here it is people. Abide by these rules or you won't be standing with the Texian Army anymore. And again, if any Texian Army members knows for sure who sets off smoke bombs or flares, either tell the police or come to me. We don't want our whole group disbanded.
Also, if you are sitting in the supporter's section and don't feel like you want to be there anymore, a Dynamo ticket rep will be glad to move you. We decided at our first meeting that we aren't catering to the soccer mom's and the family. We are a group of people that stands, chants (sometimes using bad language), and goes crazy during the games. If this isn't for you, feel free to move. You are more than welcome to still be a Texian Army member and join us at our tailgates, but then when the game starts, if you aren't feeling up to standing in our section, then you can go to another section and watch the game. We don't want anyone there that is uncomfortable being there.
As always, if there are any questions, feel free to PM me.