The city has reversed its position and our youth players will be allowed to use the public announcement system during their games once again. It is heartening to see our local officials recognize the value these traditions bring to the community. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure …
July 19, 2010
Final supporters
Recently, the City of Rocklin has advised Rocklin Little League they can no longer use Music or Public Announcements during their scheduled Friday Night Game of the Week. Before such games begin, the players and coaches for each team are announced and run out to the field to shake hands. Next, players, coaches and spectators honor the US Flag during the playing of the National Anthem. Then the game begins -- the kids just love it! Music and additional announcements continue between innings until the game ends. Total time is 2.5-3 hours per Friday Night, over a 16-18 week period.
The City of Rocklin has stated there is an environmental impact by allowing such music and public announcements to take place at our local parks. Protecting the environment is important, but consistency in enforcing local policy is more important. Exceptions are granted for large events, such as July 4th Festivities (e.g. loud music, large crowds, increased vehicular traffic, commercial fireworks). Therefore, exceptions for local youth sports organization to play music and have public announcements should be granted as well.
While the Rocklin Little League example provided above is specific to that organization, other Rocklin youth sports organizations remain at risk of losing such privileges in the future.
By supporting this petition, your submitting support for the use of PAS at local parks and/or sporting complexes, when the responsible local sports organization has provided a schedule of events to the City of Rocklin proactively.
NOTE: The views expressed in this petition are solely those of the petition's sponsor(s) and do not in any way reflect the views of any Rocklin Youth Sports organization.
Updates
June 16, 2010
The feedback I have received underlines how much these small traditions contribute to a sense of community for our players. I am currently working to open a direct dialogue with city officials to discuss how we can balance local guidelines with the needs of our youth sports programs.
June 16, 2010
Seeing the momentum behind this petition confirms that many of you believe these small traditions define the spirit of youth sports in our community. This response suggests that our shared desire for consistency is shared by many more neighbors than I initially imagined. We have clearly touched upon a value that matters deeply to those who spend their evenings at these fields.
Reached 100 supporters
June 16, 2010
6 Comments
this is small town youth sports not a loud stadium. let the league use the speakers.
the kids feel like pros when they get announced. its such a great memory for them please change this rule back.
my son loves these games so much. its the highlight of his week. stop being such buzzkills over a little music.
RIDICULOUS. how is a pa system an environmental impact? absolute nonsense.
unbelievable. they find ways to ruin everything good for our kids these days.
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The city has reversed its position and our youth players will be allowed to use the public announcement system during their games once again. It is heartening to see our local officials recognize the value these traditions bring to the community. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure …
July 19, 2010
Final supporters
Recently, the City of Rocklin has advised Rocklin Little League they can no longer use Music or Public Announcements during their scheduled Friday Night Game of the Week. Before such games begin, the players and coaches for each team are announced and run out to the field to shake hands. Next, players, coaches and spectators honor the US Flag during the playing of the National Anthem. Then the game begins -- the kids just love it! Music and additional announcements continue between innings until the game ends. Total time is 2.5-3 hours per Friday Night, over a 16-18 week period.
The City of Rocklin has stated there is an environmental impact by allowing such music and public announcements to take place at our local parks. Protecting the environment is important, but consistency in enforcing local policy is more important. Exceptions are granted for large events, such as July 4th Festivities (e.g. loud music, large crowds, increased vehicular traffic, commercial fireworks). Therefore, exceptions for local youth sports organization to play music and have public announcements should be granted as well.
While the Rocklin Little League example provided above is specific to that organization, other Rocklin youth sports organizations remain at risk of losing such privileges in the future.
By supporting this petition, your submitting support for the use of PAS at local parks and/or sporting complexes, when the responsible local sports organization has provided a schedule of events to the City of Rocklin proactively.
NOTE: The views expressed in this petition are solely those of the petition's sponsor(s) and do not in any way reflect the views of any Rocklin Youth Sports organization.
Updates
June 16, 2010
The feedback I have received underlines how much these small traditions contribute to a sense of community for our players. I am currently working to open a direct dialogue with city officials to discuss how we can balance local guidelines with the needs of our youth sports programs.
June 16, 2010
Seeing the momentum behind this petition confirms that many of you believe these small traditions define the spirit of youth sports in our community. This response suggests that our shared desire for consistency is shared by many more neighbors than I initially imagined. We have clearly touched upon a value that matters deeply to those who spend their evenings at these fields.
Reached 100 supporters
June 16, 2010
6 Comments
let the kids have their fun. its a few hours on a friday night not a rock concert. get a grip city of rocklin.
this is small town youth sports not a loud stadium. let the league use the speakers.
the kids feel like pros when they get announced. its such a great memory for them please change this rule back.
my son loves these games so much. its the highlight of his week. stop being such buzzkills over a little music.
RIDICULOUS. how is a pa system an environmental impact? absolute nonsense.
unbelievable. they find ways to ruin everything good for our kids these days.
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let the kids have their fun. its a few hours on a friday night not a rock concert. get a grip city of rocklin.