Wisconsin high school sports fans banned from using certain chants

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It appears if the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has gone a bit overboard with trying to make sure the decorum at their events is as pleasant as possible.

No longer are fans are allowed to chant, yell or scream the following:

— "Fundamentals"

— "Season's over"

— "Sieve"

— "There's a net there"

— "We can't hear you"

— "You can't do that"

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“As we reviewed the fall tournaments and the sportsmanship evaluations and observations, we want to address concerns with a noticeable increase in the amount of chants by student sections directed at opponents and/or opponents’ supporters that are clearly intended to taunt or disrespect.

“Not wanting to restrict creativity or enjoyment, an enthusiastic and boisterous display of support for a school’s team is welcomed and encouraged at interscholastic events when directed in a positive manner. However, any action directed at opposing teams or their spectators with the intent to taunt, disrespect, distract or entice an unsporting behavior in response in not acceptable sportsmanship. Student groups, school administrators and event managers should take immediate steps to correct this unsporting behavior.”

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