[Wolves_67]

Important topic for discussion.

http://www.sams-army.com/index.php?M...Article_id=152

[jmeissen0]

not the first time it's been brought up...

and yes, it should be discussed

i'd have to imagine that dc and chicago have the best relations with the fans (front office and all)... with chicago taking the lead

drums, flags, smoke, streamers, etc.

[Wolves_67]

Perhaps it should have been put in the Galaxy forum as the front office here is not as easy to deal with in these regards and even hard to get straight answers sometimes on these issues.
They are, though, already working on plans to make an area available in the future for a "picnic" area for pre-games. As you may know, there is a no tailgating policy which many are very unhappy with.

[Sweeper]

Originally posted by jmeissen0
not the first time it's been brought up...

and yes, it should be discussed

i'd have to imagine that dc and chicago have the best relations with the fans (front office and all)... with chicago taking the lead

drums, flags, smoke, streamers, etc.

Lets pat ourselves on the back a little more, shall we? Keep in mind, its not just front office relationships but also stadium rules and regulations. Smoke bombs and as of this year (due to field turf), streamers and confetti are not welcomed in Giants Stadium (always a staple of 101). Flags on poles are not allowed since the end of last year. I guess we can pin this on Metro staff but its just not their fault.

[vflkirwan]

wait till there soccer specific....then we'll be treated like true soccer fans... we'll have control over security, etc etc...

and then.

You get told you can't bring in a banner to Columbus Crew Stadium....can't bring in an American flag larger than 3x5


...I suspect LA will be no different.

[greatscott]

Most important are Smoke, Flags and Drums. We need those three things to survive.

The rest sucks MLS Policy SUCKS!
What is a smoke bomb gonna do? I understand them being nervous, but if they have to supply the smoke bombs so be it. Just let us have them

[Wolves_67]

Originally posted by Sweeper
streamers and confetti are not welcomed in Giants Stadium (always a staple of 101).

I called the Galaxy about that today and couldn't get an answer. Nobody knows. They just pass the buck and you never get an answer. Couldn't even get one from the stadium people.

[ToMhIlL]

From the article: "One of the most important -- if not THE most important -- soccer venues in US history opens this Saturday, and at first blush, those that do as Sam's Army does aren't welcome. No drum sticks. No taunting opposing players or officials (including the referees.) No offensive noise.
Did I miss something? This is the first I've heard that taunting opposing players/refs, etc. (within reason, of course) will be banned. Have the Galaxy issued some kind of policy about just what kind of cheers/songs/chants can be sung? I didn't realize this was BYU.

It seems like a legitimate issue to keep an eye on, but by the basis of the article, you'd think the sky was falling. Is there any policy in place at the various venues that contradict this sort of thing?

Tom

[_chachi]

i know i'm going to get flamed for this, but why do you think you should be treated any differently than other sports fans in this country? football and baseball fans aren't allowed to bring drums and smoke bombs into the stadium, so what gives you the right? don't get me wrong, i'm all for a great atmosphere at games, but you don't need those things to provide one.

[Thomas Flannigan]

Football fans CAN bring drums in the stadium. For heaven's sakes, have you ever seen a marching band?????