Parents drinking (Alcohol) at tournaments

[Coachmom]

There is a difference between having a drink and being a drunk.
Frankly, I am a little tired of the "its for the children" argument for every infringement on my personal liberty. If I want to have a glass of wine or beer with my lunch in between games, in the afternoon, at 50 years of age, I don't see a problem with it. And I certainly don't feel the need to explain myself to anyone else.

If some one is rip-roaring drunk and a nuisance that is an entirely different story and unacceptable in most situations. (not just kids athletic events) Let's get a grip here people.

 

[softballmom77]

I still like beer!

 

[bucket pinata]

Pots legal in Washington and Oregon.Just throw the Fans a few bags of Doritos and oreos and you wont hear a peep out them the rest of the day.Problem solved.LOL

 

[Rooster98]

There are a few complexes where you don't have to sneak it in, they sell it right at concessions.

 

[cuzmail]

There is a difference between having a drink and being a drunk.
Frankly, I am a little tired of the "its for the children" argument for every infringement on my personal liberty. If I want to have a glass of wine or beer with my lunch in between games, in the afternoon, at 50 years of age, I don't see a problem with it. And I certainly don't feel the need to explain myself to anyone else.

If some one is rip-roaring drunk and a nuisance that is an entirely different story and unacceptable in most situations. (not just kids athletic events) Let's get a grip here people.

Well said !!!!!!

How true on the willingness to give away your liberties and freedoms in the name of "safety".

 

[stjoesoftballdad]

Thanks for all of the feedback! I think of you may have read the original post diferently than others. I have no problem with having a few drinks away from the complex or after a loooong day of Softball. I stated that it is being snuck in to the complex in paper cups so they can drink during the games.

 

[John T]

If they want to do that and do not become a problem, I see it as no concern of mine. It is their time and their decision and as a coach it is none of my buisness. If they become a problem, then it becomes an issue with me. My past experience with it is it never became a problem. If they get caught they are adults and they can face the consequences.

I don't look for people cheating on their taxes either...

 

[Bucketmom]

here you go!

Toby Keith - Red Solo Cup (Live) - YouTube

 

[Indiana]

There have been a few times, when the sun was shining warmly and the team was happy and doing well, that I thought that kicking back in the grass by right field with a cold beer would be just the ticket - kind of like going to spring training games in Florida. Alas, though, these are kids and I've never done it. Honestly though, the time to indulge in this little fantasy would have been when the kids were younger - the teenagers have alcohol radar and know immediately if the adults are imbibing.

I had an interesting discussion with the town board... we had a community discussion about park and rec fields and the topic got onto adult softball. I was surprised at how closely adult softball is associated with beer. There was a general dismay that beer was not allowed at our town fields. The general consensus was that allowing beer at adult softball would bring more teams to our town and increase revenue for local businesses. Some of the neighboring towns even supply a keg for the evenings festivities. Is beer a common site at adult softball games in other areas of the country as well?

 

[Eric F]

Is beer a common site at adult softball games in other areas of the country as well?

It is in my area - before, during, and after the game. Adult slowpitch is often referred to as "beer league" ball.