where did the students get the glow sticks?

[jaybilaswho?]

Anyone know where half of the student section got those glows stick from?

It was pretty cool to see them when the lights went down, but i dont think we will ever see them again, considering how many were thrown from the upper level.

[🏀]

They were laid out on the chairs.

They will never be back.

[NavinRJohnson]

They were all at an all night rave party before going to the game.

[jaybilaswho?]

Did anyone on this board get hit by one? I tell you, it was kind of funny to watch them fly down into the students below and see the reaction of those hit.

[Moonboots]

Did anyone on this board get hit by one? I tell you, it was kind of funny to watch them fly down into the students below and see the reaction of those hit.

I was sitting 2 rows from the back in section 106 and I caught two of them, probably dodged 2 or 3 more.

[MileHigh]

a problem was that a string came with the glow stick and students were spinning it really fast and the plastic hole where the string was tied broke then the glow stick would fly through the air...but alot of students were throwing them for the hell of it.  I was afraid to turn around and look up b/c i didn't want to get hit by one

[ToddPacker]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

I blame Crean.

[Secret of the Ouse]

Does anyone have a pic of the student section during the starting lineup with all the glow sticks waving around?

[GOMU1104]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

Believe it or not, that isn't the reason they take the caps away.

I have heard from several people involved with food service at sporting events (not vendors, actual management) that the actual reason for that is in case of emergency, bottles without caps are less of a hazard should the building need to be evacuated.  A bottle without a cap can be stepped on and flattened easily, however a bottle with a cap on is more likely to cause people to slip and fall because if you step on it a certain way, the bottle could roll out from underneath your foot and cause you to fall.

I know it sounds far fetched, but that is what I have heard on more than one occasion.

Oh and the glowsticks were a terrible decision...kinda fun to see them flying around during introductions, but once they start flying on the court bad things are bound to happen.

[Steak]

I believe it was a student fan group that bought and distributed the glow sticks.

[MegHammy]

Does anyone have a pic of the student section during the starting lineup with all the glow sticks waving around?

not the best picture, but from my seats, this was the best I could do

[ToddPacker]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

Believe it or not, that isn't the reason they take the caps away.

I have heard from several people involved with food service at sporting events (not vendors, actual management) that the actual reason for that is in case of emergency, bottles without caps are less of a hazard should the building need to be evacuated.  A bottle without a cap can be stepped on and flattened easily, however a bottle with a cap on is more likely to cause people to slip and fall because if you step on it a certain way, the bottle could roll out from underneath your foot and cause you to fall.

I know it sounds far fetched, but that is what I have heard on more than one occasion.

Oh and the glowsticks were a terrible decision...kinda fun to see them flying around during introductions, but once they start flying on the court bad things are bound to happen.

Well, the lady at concessions on Saturday told me that they were told to take them away by management because they don't want people to throw them on the court.  I did not ask her why she took it, as I am used to it by now, but she offered the information rather sheepishly like she was apologizing for it.  This is about the 5th time that I have been told that.  I am not saying that I disagree with you, but it would make sense to have management tell the staff the actual reason behind it rather than making something up, wouldn't it? 

[superfan1387]

the throwing of the glowsticks isnt entirely the students fault. some people probably chose to throw theirs, but a good number were probably launched by accident. the problem with them was they were attached to a string, so they could be waved around, problem is the hole where the string went through the glowstick would split and open very easily. it happened to two of my friends at the game and theirs ended up flying through the air on accident. now the throwing of them at the end of the game and at the refs after the game, that was obviously intentional.

[GOMU1104]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

Believe it or not, that isn't the reason they take the caps away.

I have heard from several people involved with food service at sporting events (not vendors, actual management) that the actual reason for that is in case of emergency, bottles without caps are less of a hazard should the building need to be evacuated.  A bottle without a cap can be stepped on and flattened easily, however a bottle with a cap on is more likely to cause people to slip and fall because if you step on it a certain way, the bottle could roll out from underneath your foot and cause you to fall.

I know it sounds far fetched, but that is what I have heard on more than one occasion.

Oh and the glowsticks were a terrible decision...kinda fun to see them flying around during introductions, but once they start flying on the court bad things are bound to happen.

Well, the lady at concessions on Saturday told me that they were told to take them away by management because they don't want people to throw them on the court.  I did not ask her why she took it, as I am used to it by now, but she offered the information rather sheepishly like she was apologizing for it.  This is about the 5th time that I have been told that.  I am not saying that I disagree with you, but it would make sense to have management tell the staff the actual reason behind it rather than making something up, wouldn't it? 

Actually, wouldnt you want to tell your staff the "easier" response to the question.

"Taking the caps so fans dont throw them"

is easier to explain to a customer than

"taking the caps so the bottles arent a hazard when the place needs to be evacuated"

[ToddPacker]

I love how the concessions people are instructed to take away the cap on my bottled water so I won't be tempted to throw it on the court, but they give the students glow sticks?  What is the thought process at work there?  Sometimes the policies employed by the school or BC, or whoever is in charge of that decision, amaze me.

Believe it or not, that isn't the reason they take the caps away.

I have heard from several people involved with food service at sporting events (not vendors, actual management) that the actual reason for that is in case of emergency, bottles without caps are less of a hazard should the building need to be evacuated.  A bottle without a cap can be stepped on and flattened easily, however a bottle with a cap on is more likely to cause people to slip and fall because if you step on it a certain way, the bottle could roll out from underneath your foot and cause you to fall.

I know it sounds far fetched, but that is what I have heard on more than one occasion.

Oh and the glowsticks were a terrible decision...kinda fun to see them flying around during introductions, but once they start flying on the court bad things are bound to happen.

Well, the lady at concessions on Saturday told me that they were told to take them away by management because they don't want people to throw them on the court.  I did not ask her why she took it, as I am used to it by now, but she offered the information rather sheepishly like she was apologizing for it.  This is about the 5th time that I have been told that.  I am not saying that I disagree with you, but it would make sense to have management tell the staff the actual reason behind it rather than making something up, wouldn't it? 

Actually, wouldnt you want to tell your staff the "easier" response to the question.

"Taking the caps so fans dont throw them"

is easier to explain to a customer than

"taking the caps so the bottles arent a hazard when the place needs to be evacuated"

No, I think it behooves management to give their staff the real reason because if it is truly a safety concern, it elevates the concern.  I have, in the past, talked the staff into letting me keep the cap by promising not to throw it.  By not giving your employees full and accurate information, you are asking for trouble down the road.