July 11, 201412 yr But that's still on the individual to know their limitations. It's not the alcohol's fault. ??? Yes, it is on the individual to know either how much, if any, they can responsibly drink, not sure where I implied otherwise. My argument is...there should be some locations where it's just not an option on the table to have it...youth sports games is one of those places.
July 11, 201412 yr Back to the thread topic. My opinion is that it's your kids' sporting event. It's your time to watch your kid play, to be their parent, to be proud of them, to spend some time bonding while driving to and from the event, etc. Is it that hard to allow that time to be about your kid, and not about your drink? Crack open that cold one once you get home.
July 11, 201412 yr Back to the thread topic. My opinion is that it's your kids' sporting event. It's your time to watch your kid play, to be their parent, to be proud of them, to spend some time bonding while driving to and from the event, etc. Is it that hard to allow that time to be about your kid, and not about your drink? Crack open that cold one once you get home. Unfortunately for some hoops, I think the answer to that question is YES.
July 11, 201412 yr Honestly, how drunk is somebody going to get during an hour-long youth sports game? I just don't like the implication that a beer or two turns everyone into a stark-raving mad drunk.
July 12, 201412 yr It is very common on the West side of Cincy to be able to purchase beer at many Youth basketball tournaments. And I have seen it at youth softball and baseball games in NKY. Never saw any excessive problems with it. But probably not a good idea.
July 12, 201412 yr Honestly, how drunk is somebody going to get during an hour-long youth sports game? I just don't like the implication that a beer or two turns everyone into a stark-raving mad drunk. Most of the facilities that sell beer generally host tournaments on the weekends, not just single games. Therefore, it's a day long event, and not just 1 game.
July 12, 201412 yr How much of that comes from the fact that you live smack in the middle of the Baptist Belt, where mommas and grammas tell their kids from day one that they can't control themselves while on the demon brew? You tell somebody often enough that they're powerless to control themselves while drinking and, guess what? Self-fulfilling prophesy. How do you then explain the bad events that happen in NY, SF, Clev, Chicago, etc.
July 12, 201412 yr Not a fan of alcohol being available at youth sporting events but I've never witnessed any bad behavior from it.
July 12, 201412 yr Some of you are being naive if you don't think people are drinking, drank before or are hungover at youth sporting events. Including high school football games. I don't have a problem at all with alcohol consumption anywhere let alone youth events. People either know how to act or they don't. Alcohol has nothing to do with it.
July 12, 201412 yr It is very common on the West side of Cincy to be able to purchase beer at many Youth basketball tournaments. And I have seen it at youth softball and baseball games in NKY. Never saw any excessive problems with it. But probably not a good idea. On the west side, they also sell beer at a couple of football fields, St James field is the first one that comes to mind.
July 12, 201412 yr Some of you are being naive if you don't think people are drinking, drank before or are hungover at youth sporting events. Including high school football games. I don't have a problem at all with alcohol consumption anywhere let alone youth events. People either know how to act or they don't. Alcohol has nothing to do with it. I'm not naive about it, I know people drink and many are toasted in the parking lot before they ever come in...I just don't think it should be compounded by selling it at youth sporting events.
July 12, 201412 yr How do you then explain the bad events that happen in NY, SF, Clev, Chicago, etc. Not following you here.
July 12, 201412 yr Most of the facilities that sell beer generally host tournaments on the weekends, not just single games. Therefore, it's a day long event, and not just 1 game. Well, if that's going on and people are being overserved, that's an issue for the licensee.
July 12, 201412 yr I don't blame anyone if they crack a few open during their child's first year in kid pitch baseball. I wouldn't wish those games on my worst enemy. How do you all feel about tailgating before high school football games? There's nothing wrong with having a few drinks at games as long as you know how to control yourself.
July 12, 201412 yr I have seen a lot of drinking at Youth Sporting events, primarily swim meets and baseball games. When I was a member at the local Country Club the past 3 yrs it was known that Wed night swim meets home and away were really a big party for the parents. Not just beer but they were serving liquor and people were getting hammered. I have knocked back a few at these events but was in control and always cheered my daughter on positively. For the most part I never saw any negative incidents but the only thing I will say is it doesn't set a very good example for the kids. Baseball games as well are common to see Moms/Dads seated in their chairs with a small soft cooler or. I honestly think it's more of a social thing than dependence atleast in what I have witnessed. Overall I would say it's not a good thing but I have not seen it become a problem. I just think it sends the wrong message to the kids.
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