The section has a decent number of kids. The Sounders scheduling of the playoff game has put the game right during the time kids will want to be out trick-or-treating. So during the Chivas game we starting talking about a solution....we came up with folks tailgating can bring candy and kids could go around to the cars/tailgates. That solves the issue of kids getting to have fun and folks getting to the game.
Now the issue is getting the word out. I am sure this blog doesn't have a huge bunch of folks that follow it but if everyone does their part to spread the news maybe we can get some traction. We are usually in the lot by the Hawks Nest.
Lets spread the word and see where this goes...comment if you plan on participating and let us know your location for tailgating. I will do my best to get the word out.
This is a great idea, but it would need to be organized and monitored. Creating a situation where a child is lured to a car with candy is asking for trouble. Parents/guardians should make sure their group of kids are always accounted for and people need to be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles. If done right, this could be a win-win. Just take the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe.
ReplyDeleteFair point, guess I was thinking of where we tailgate where kids are running everywhere. Obviously parents would need to keep an eye on their kids. Maybe we can get something more "official" if enough people are involved.
ReplyDeleteIf this IS a GO please let me know and I'll post it like crazy to my Facebook account... I also think it'd be fun for the kids to Trick or Treat in the stands!! I did this for the kids a few years ago at the Seahawks game and had over 100 kids it was AWESOME!! Let's make this happen!!! Great idea... Let me know via email! biglo66@msn.com thank you...
ReplyDeleteYes, let's have trick or treating in the stands. Please impose your kids on my playoff sporting event. Ever since you made the choice to have kids, it really changed your priorities, as it should change the priorities of everyone you come in contact with. This is no longer a soccer game where people can drink and cheer, but rather a nice gathering where everyone can help watch your kids scamper up and down stadium stairs in a costume. That sounds safe and reasonable.
ReplyDeleteThe stands idea is a good one. To make it work I think you would need a well organized group/section or Front Office help. I am not sure about the Stadium policy on bringing in bags of candy, so that might be an issue (but I don't really think so).
ReplyDeleteThere is also the safety aspect as mentioned by Anonymous. Maybe it could go on before or after the game.
Thanks for throwing out more ideas. Hopefully we can get something well organized.
Just a random Sounders fan who found this idea via Twitter, but...
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to point out that Qwest lets you bring in ANY food items besides liquids and alcohol, so bring in as much candy as you like.
Hey KP, I admire you ideas on the combined T or T pre-match gig, but I think the Anon post above was pretty heavy on the sarcasm. I tend to agree with that post as well, durin the match I prefer to watch, cheer and have a beer. So, kids in costume running around the stands ain't really a good idea. Maybe work with the front office and have a trick or treat area once people are inside the area, not in the stands, like the northend area with plenty of room? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of kids trick or treating in the stadium, maybe behind the stands at halftime would be good? Maybe the food vendors might not love that, but it beats families staying at home doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to be there, so I'm officially not voting.
More details from the Front Office, looks like there are official events now:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2010/10-October/Sounders-FC-to-Celebrate-Halloween.aspx