Major league kerfuffles often make headlines fistfights, thrown bottles or food, even
vicious assaults
Fan behaviour at its best is loud,
supportive, good-natured and
sportsmanslike. Try out this code of
conduct when attending the next game:
Avoid profanity, obscene gestures or
derogatory remarks
Stay hydrated with non-alcoholic
beverages and keep your blood sugar up
to avoid losing your temper
If you find yourself approaching boorish
behaviour, take a walk
Don’t interfere with the progress of the
game (i.e. throwing things)
Don’t argue with refs, umps or other
officials
Don’t verbally or physically harass
spectators, players or coaches, no matter
who’s side they’re on
Compiled from several online sources, including
major league clubs
Think about it. You’ve spent your hard-earned
cash on a couple of Tiger tickets, made the trek across
the border and have settled into your seats. For most,
it’s not an every day occurence – it’s a treat, time to
watch your favourite team in your sport of choice. Do
you really want to spend the next nine innings
dodging f-bombs and spilled beer coming from the
row behind you? Or worse, find yourself fleeing a
fistfight that’s erupted between two overeager fans?
It’s enough to send you back to the comfort of your
living room.
Rob Benneian is a long-time sports afficianado.
“I’ve been to Red Wings games and seen fistfights,”
he says.
Indeed, major league kerfuffles often make
headlines. From bottles and other objects thrown onto
fields and rinks, to serious assaults and fan rioting,
some fans just don’t know where to draw the line.
This week, the civil suit begins in California, where a
San Francisco Giants fan was badly b