Ok, we’ve all seen the loudmouth drunk at the game and most of us agree that is unacceptable behavior at a ballgame, and we all have read the rules in the programs and posted around the stadium so we know most of the rules already.
If you need a refresher, the Ironpig’s Stadium rules can be viewed by clicking here.
Now that we’ve refreshed on the standard rules, let’s look at a few unwritten rules of being a baseball fan.
1. Stand for the entire singing/playing of the National Anthem and men remove your headgear. I say men as women are patriotically exempt from this tradition. Don’t believe me? Look it up. Also, don’t talk during this time either. It’s just rude. If you forget, it happens, I’ve done it, and someone reminds you.. thank them and correct yourself.
2. Do not leave or enter your seats while the ball is in play. Most stadiums and older ushers will not allow you in or out of the stands until an at bat is over.
Wait until the at bat is over to leave your seat.
3. Tip the vendor’s in the stand. Chances are you will get better service and it’s just the right thing to do.
4. Get to the game on time and stay for the whole game (if you can). You paid to attend, get your money’s worth.
5. Throw away your trash. Each night the team employees get in line and have to clean up the trash. Be respectful. Coca Cola Park is beautiful, lets keep it that way.
6. If you do happen to get a foul ball or home run, give it to a kid. Really, what do you need a ball for? These balls won’t be on any ebay auctions so cough it up. If you have a kid at home, sure that’s ok, but don’t wrestle a kid to get it. Also, if the other team hits a home run… toss it back. Who really wants a ball that gave runs to the other team.
These are just a few that come to mind. Any other thoughts out there?
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The best ones are above, but:
Here’s a couple of minor ones:
1. If you’re a season-ticket holder in the stands, get to know your usher. They change/rotate periodically, but if you’re always in the same seats it’s just nice to say ‘hi’ and let them know that you’re a regular.
2. If you can’t make the game, give your tickets to somebody who can. Look, these aren’t $500 courtside seats at MSG–you’re probably not going to be able to sell them and make a profit. Just drop them on somebody. I find that when I give my seats away, the thanks I get is WAY more than if I just handed somebody $28. Plus, it keeps the seats from being empty. The IronPigs are popular, and the attendance numbers are impressive: there’s no reason why there should be gobs of empty seats. Plus, whoever goes will probably spend some money, which helps keep the ‘Pigs profitable and here in the valley. (disclaimer: a lot of the empty seats that I’m speaking of are not owned by individuals, but by large companies who have advertising and/or luxury suites at CCP. I still think they should make more of an effort to make sure that their employees, families, and customers have an opportunity to use the seats. I think some of these initial contracts and seats were signed when CCP was new–and after the All Star year, as the contracts expire, some more club-level seats will be available to the public, and then they’ll get used more often.)
3. (a): Remember, there’s a baseball game going on. I know, the whole evening is entertainment, and the staff does a great job. Plus, it’s nice to meet folks at the park and socialize. However, if you’d like to discuss your last vacation or if you’d like to have your kids practice their ability to jump in place without stopping, or if you need to make a stock trade on your cell phone: perhaps move out of your seats, go for a walk around the stadium, or gather in one of the common areas.
3. (b). Please try to pay attention, if you can. I know I get distracted sometimes too, and there’s a lot to look at, but: if the ball or a bat comes shooting your way, you should be ready to defend yourself and protect those around you. Put the texting down for a minute and watch the ball game.
4. “You realize, it’s not the REAL ________, right?” (fill in team name–ususally Red Sox, Mets, or Yankees). Fine, cheer for the farm team of your favorite MLB team, but please don’t trash talk me for cheering for the IronPigs. I don’t really care about the Phillies, other than how it impacts our local team. There are lots of games in baseball, one win or loss in AAA is not going to make that much difference for the World Series to the parent club you pledge your allegiance too. Chill, and enjoy AAA ball at CCP. And even if I wear my Pirates hat to CCP, I won’t be cheering for the Indians.
Great point about sharing tickets! I ended up giving my seat away to just about every game last year as I was in the outfield.
I totally agree with all of you. I am a regular too and the staff knows me and they do a great job. They are as well as all of the regulars are like a 2nd family to me. As far as getting up and down, hey you bought the seat sit in it and respect the others around you in your section. Fortuneatly I sit in a good section and don’t have that problem. But I sit close to the fiels and paying attention is a must. Last season a women got hit by a line drive foul ball 2 rows in front of my by not paying attention. Had I not been watching, perhaps that ball was going to hit me!! Hey, let’s just have fun at the games and respect all the rules written and unwritten.