Week 2 and Labor Day Parade

Good Morning Marching Tiger Families,

I failed to post an FYI yesterday because we are not traveling to Wayne HS in Dayton this Friday.  So the logistics FYI slipped my mind...  However I'd like to take a moment to address last Friday's football game and give a few updates.   

1.  Last Friday was our first real home game in nearly 30 years.  It was so nice to be able to parade from the school to the field and not have to move EQ in box trucks between Central and Ridgeview.  This takes a huge burden off many people's shoulders involved with the band! I loved this aspect! 

2.  Huge shoutout to the concessions volunteers that took a space with literally just outlets and made a usable space in a short amount of time.  Also thank you to those volunteers for helping trouble shoot some of the logistical problems of the new space.  I shared all your suggestions with admin.  

3.  For our next home game we are going to change end zones for the band seating.  We followed the recommendation of our Admin for week one and sat the band closest to the student section.  However the play clock was directly in front of the band.  After some rules checking we discovered that the play clock has to be in the right side corner of the end zone.  In an effort to stay clear of the play clock we are going to move the band to the north end zone, in front of Concessions. 

4.  I had lengthy discussions with both our AD and Principal regarding the divider fence.  Student and spectator safety is and will always be our (PLSD) #1 priority.  In the future there will be a few games where we know attendance will be low on the visitors side and the gate will be open! However, there will be games when the gate will be locked, most notably, next week's rivalry game agains NORTH. There will be an administrator or staff volunteer allowing people to pass through for the remainder of the season, to support the band concessions.  I ask that you, BE KIND, STATE THAT YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE BAND BOOSTERS, AND WAIT FOR THE GATE ATTENDANT TO ALLOW YOU THROUGH.  We will continue to monitor this practice moving forward with the season.  

On the whole, our first game in the new Tiger Stadium was a success.  We will continue to learn the space and flow of events and do what is best for the kids.  As always please send me or our administration team any concerns, thoughts or recommendations.  


Labor Day Parade
The Labor Day parade is a Pickerington Tradition.  It begins with a parade and ends with a brief concert in Victory Park.  Report time is 8am, Step-off for the parade is 10am.  The concert start time changes from year to year.  It simply begins when the parade has concluded and the bands are completely set-up.  The best viewing of the concert is from a lawn chair on the Victory park basketball courts.  Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the concert which has ranged anywhere between 12;30-1:30 in the past.  Please come support both awesome bands in Pickerington.  

Pro Tips
1. Drop student off in the morning, then go to Victory Park and set down chairs. 
2. Bring an umbrella, rain or shine, it will provide relief from the elements.
3. Sun screen and water make the event more pleasant

Uniform
Students will wear summer uniforms.  Drill master uniform shoes and short white socks.  Jewelry needs to kept to a minimum and subtle. Hair needs to be up off the shoulders.  Sun glasses are allowed. 

This is always a fun way to spend the holiday, be sure to invite family/friends and support the Lions Club.  They give a modest donation to the bands every year for marching in this parade and we are very appreciative  of their support. 

Cant wait to see everyone on Monday along the Parade