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Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by El Bombi on 2/20/2023, 7:56 am

Band/Orch/Choir taking a combined 300 to a rangers game in May. About 45 of those are band parents, and probably another 20 or so choir/orch parent chaperones.

So about 240 kids and 60 adults.

This is middle school 6th-8th grade

We are in the all you can eat seats which is amazing value AND it is sectioned off from the rest of the park so kids can't roam around and get lost. Beautiful.

For those who have done a sporting event with your program, what things do I need to think about prior to the trip? I'm thinking student safety, restrooms, and seating. Also giving them time for souvenirs as there isn't a gift shop in our section.

Biggest thing right nkw is I am really trying to wrap my head around getting kids assigned into specific seats and having parents spread around each row.any advice for that is appreciated.

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by MS on 2/23/2023, 8:33 am, in reply to "Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

I would avoid the gift shop. No matter how good our kids are, they will be tempted to make bad choices. They can order something online.

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by LBD on 2/20/2023, 12:36 pm, in reply to "Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

When you pass out the tickets, have them in order by seat and row number, and have the kids line up so that the person in line next to them will sit next to them Sometimes this doesn't work out if a new row begins in your ticket block.

Have the kids take pictures of their tickets once issued to them. That way if they lose them (which they will) they can use their phones to find their way back to your section.

I usually had parents on duty in the common walking spaces just so they kids have a reference and a recognizable adult face when they come to and from.

Also, it helps if they are all wearing matching band shirts.

Hope this helps and go Rangers!

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by WTX Retiree on 2/21/2023, 9:01 am, in reply to "Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

Assign 4 students to each adult. Sponsors can work in pairs i.e. 2 adults and 8 students in a "pod". Sponsors take group picture of their pod and individual pictures of each student as well. Mandatory pod check in periodically (every 30 mins or hour). Make sure students to RR check in with pod sponsor when leaving and returning. No one leaving seating area alone. Go in pairs or groups.

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by Just asking on 2/21/2023, 12:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

If you're all sitting at the game together, in the same section, why do you need to check in every 30 minutes to an hour? You'll all be sitting there, together.

If you were on a trip where people are moving around say a theme park, sure. But sitting in seats in an enclosed environment?

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by WTX Retiree on 2/21/2023, 10:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

You're right. Totally missed the boat on this one.

Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?

Posted by Bandguy on 2/20/2023, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Taking 300 kids to a ranger game in May. Advice?"

For a bathroom break, send students with a chaperone. That way they won't wander, roam or get lost.

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