Grandparents at Games???

[ThePinkPanther]

Why are grandparents not allowed to come to games?  In a lot of cases, they are around these kids as much as the parents and have helped raise these kids.  I understand that TSSAA guidelines exclude them currently, but why?  I think they should change that until they go back to normal attendance.  There is plenty of room for them to come into these 1/2 empty gyms and maintain social distancing.  We are only talking about 20 or so extra fans.   Anyone have any thought?

[tradertwo]

4 hours ago, ThePinkPanther said:

Why are grandparents not allowed to come to games?  In a lot of cases, they are around these kids as much as the parents and have helped raise these kids.  I understand that TSSAA guidelines exclude them currently, but why?  I think they should change that until they go back to normal attendance.  There is plenty of room for them to come into these 1/2 empty gyms and maintain social distancing.  We are only talking about 20 or so extra fans.   Anyone have any thought?

There's a clear defining line drawn with "anyone living in the same household". If you include anyone other than that, you have to have a gray area someplace concerning who does/doesn't get in. Be aware that this isn't TSSAA, but the Governor's direction. I don't necessarily agree with it, and especially don't like it because it excludes me from games too even though I'm in constant contact with kids who play. 

[Fan15]

I think the governor is just trying to do something to say that he did something.  I don't think having grandparents in the stands would make a huge difference.  However, you have to cut it off somewhere.  There are some districts that are playing without fans at all including parents.

[ThePinkPanther]

On 1/13/2021 at 9:10 AM, Fan15 said:

I think the governor is just trying to do something to say that he did something.  I don't think having grandparents in the stands would make a huge difference.  However, you have to cut it off somewhere.  There are some districts that are playing without fans at all including parents.

Yeah, those districts not playing games and/or playing games without allowing parents into the gym have lost their minds.  I'm gonna bet the people that are making those decisions don't have a kid playing.  It's sad. 

[silverpie]

Grandparents are no longer prohibited by the state. School districts may of course make more restrictive rules.

[ClaboCrazy1961]

Do you all think it is prudent to allow the most at-risk age group (grandparents) to come to games?  

[tradertwo]

34 minutes ago, LittleJerrySeinfeld said:

Do you all think it is prudent to allow the most at-risk age group (grandparents) to come to games?  

Do you think the players quarantine themselves from grandparents away from school? You could argue that the most effective (prudent) way to curtail the potential spread of Covid among students would be to suspend all athletic events, but nobody wants that. We have to find some middle ground between safety and security that is reasonable, and (IMO) prohibiting family isn't it. Posting social distancing guidelines, and requiring that fans always wear a mask are reasonable, but unenforceable on public property... In my opinion, awarding players a reasonable number of tickets and selling the surplus on a first come basis while limiting the seating capacity of the venue is the only sensible way of avoiding the likelihood of mass contact.

[ThePinkPanther]

54 minutes ago, LittleJerrySeinfeld said:

Do you all think it is prudent to allow the most at-risk age group (grandparents) to come to games?  

I don't think they should restrict any specific group from attending games.  Nobody said grandparents are required to come, but they should have the option to make that decision.  Set a capacity number & sell tickets to priority groups first and the rest to the general public.  Just my opinion.

[ClaboCrazy1961]

2 hours ago, ThePinkPanther said:

I don't think they should restrict any specific group from attending games.  Nobody said grandparents are required to come, but they should have the option to make that decision.  Set a capacity number & sell tickets to priority groups first and the rest to the general public.  Just my opinion.

I agree with that.  It is sad that there are no student sections at the games.  30 students can sit in classrooms all day, but not attend basketball games.  I am grateful that the games are being played though

[tennesseeannouncer]

9 hours ago, tradertwo said:

Do you think the players quarantine themselves from grandparents away from school? You could argue that the most effective (prudent) way to curtail the potential spread of Covid among students would be to suspend all athletic events, but nobody wants that. We have to find some middle ground between safety and security that is reasonable, and (IMO) prohibiting family isn't it. Posting social distancing guidelines, and requiring that fans always wear a mask are reasonable, but unenforceable on public property... In my opinion, awarding players a reasonable number of tickets and selling the surplus on a first come basis while limiting the seating capacity of the venue is the only sensible way of avoiding the likelihood of mass contact.

Perfectly stated.

In our District student athletes were given up to four tickets each to be shared with anyone living in the same household. The only change is that the allotment of tickets can now include grandparents.

What cannot be lost in this is that cheerleaders/dance teams will not be allowed in gymnasiums for the regular season and district tourneys. The TSSAA made efforts with the Governor's office to allow the return of cheer/dance with certain precautions but the Governor's office would not allow it.