MESSAGE FROM BEHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Bonny Eagle has a long and storied athletic program. Our community support is second to none, and teams can attract large crowds. The multitude of enthusiastic fans can only be expected to become larger as the season progresses.  Along with the hopes of our team making it to post-season tournament play, many of us also share a deep concern regarding the supervision and safety for those students, fourteen and younger, who attend the games by themselves, without responsible adult supervision. We know that in these open, unstructured settings, young adolescents do not always make responsible decisions.

Watching younger spectators in a large crowd becomes very difficult when they lose interest in the game, drift away from the playing field, pass footballs in poorly lighted areas, or even choose to leave the grounds. While available rescue personnel are present to help everyone, it is critical to minimize the risk of avoidable accidents that occur on, or even beyond the sidelines, so they can be ready to focus their full attention to the injuries that might occur on the playing field.

Certainly, we encourage students from throughout the community to support our high school teams.  However, we do not want any student spectator needlessly injured. For this reason, we are requiring all students under the age of fourteen be under the direct supervision of a parent or responsible adult chaperone at all times during the contest.  We also will not be allowing students to toss balls, play running games or use skateboards, etc. during sporting events. Security personnel will be placed at entry points to ensure young children do not attend games unsupervised. This preventative measure will help ensure that all fans are safe while they enjoy the play-by-play action on the field.  

Thank you for your cooperation in this important matter.

Eric Curtis, CAA
Athletic/Activities Director
Bonny Eagle High School