Mark The Homer Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The Redskins are looking for a few good fans. The team would like to improve the quality of game day at FedExField. They are going about this in a number of ways, one of them being they'd like to try to curtail the disruptive behavior of the few fans which leads to the taking away of the enjoyment of the game for so many other fans. What the team would like to do is enlist a force of fans scattered throughout the stadium who would be willing to immediately report any unruly conduct within their area - whether it be a fight, intimidating behavior, physical harassment, excessive intoxication, offensive language, or anything else that is disruptive. The idea is, any unruly behavior would be reported right away via text or cell phone, and security would be dispatched immediately, as needed. If this is something you'd like to volunteer for, please contact either Pez or myself by PM. Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks Mark for posting this. For anyone who comes on a continual basis to Fedex Field, you should definitely take part.... it is as simple as a quick text, call or email. Lets make sure the stadium is a great place for all of our fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Mark, I would be more than happy to assist as a volunteer usher/bouncer/greeter etc in exchange for admission. Do you forsee a need for such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 In exchange for admission? No, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The Redskins are looking for people who are already attending the game, particularly folks who attend a couple games or more during the course of the season. What it essentially adds up to is, that they would like to form a sort of "Neighborhood Watch" support group, as even though they have quite a few security folks in the stadium, they can't see everything all of the time. This group would not only assist with this task, but would also have input on what would make our gamedays better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 As much as I love to talk **** about Dan Snyder it can only help the stadium going experience if more people police the truly bad behavior of others. I'm not talking about drinking too much or standing up during a play - I'm talking about starting fights and swinging fists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB452 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I am interested in this, not sure how this would work differently than what the team has now, but willing to hear the details. BTW, If there are any sections on the lower level between the 30's that need watching (other than the cave), I would be happy to have my seats relocated. BTW, MTH and Pez, please make sure your PM inboxes have room. ---------- Post added September-19th-2011 at 05:19 PM ---------- Mark, I would be more than happy to assist as a volunteer usher/bouncer/greeter etc in exchange for admission. Do you forsee a need for such a thing? At the draft day party, they had an info booth for game day workers. I asked how much it paid (min. wage) and if the cheerleaders needed a water boy (the woman at the booth said they did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 That's a step in the right direction. Kudos to the Redskins for starting the ball rolling in finally being pro-active to these problems. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'd probably volunteer if I was able to make games regularly, but sadly, this is not the case anymore. Are volunteers issued nightsticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macs-a-skins-fan Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 MTH u can add me n momma to the list. You know my email so let me know what's needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB452 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'd probably volunteer if I was able to make games regularly, but sadly, this is not the case anymore. Are volunteers issued nightsticks?[\QUOTE] I'm holding out for a taser...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoskins Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Sounds like a great idea. Sending PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4life88 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Mark you can add me in. I'm at all the home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 PM me please. I need to see you in my in box. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard saunders Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm pretty sure this text based watch system is already in place. I've seen notices throughout the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm pretty sure this text based watch system is already in place. I've seen notices throughout the stadium. Yes. The next step is to get people to use it. Please PM me if you're interested in helping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The Redskins are looking for people who are already attending the game, particularly folks who attend a couple games or more during the course of the season.What it essentially adds up to is, that they would like to form a sort of "Neighborhood Watch" support group, as even though they have quite a few security folks in the stadium, they can't see everything all of the time. This group would not only assist with this task, but would also have input on what would make our gamedays better. Sign me up! PM's have been sent, let me know if I qualify for an interview I love the survey's they send out (despite their length), and would love the chance to help improve the game day experience both in terms of reporting things and in terms of providing input. ---------- Post added September-20th-2011 at 12:19 PM ---------- Thanks for the info Mark. How does this translate into participating in providing input to make things better? Just curious. Tip 1: If you want to make traffic suck less after the game, build ramps over the entrances/exits to the parking lots for people to walk OVER instead of through. That's the #1 hold up. People stopping the flow of traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Pez used the phrase "community watch" program which describes this well. If you'd like to make suggestions for improvements, you can email the team at washingtonredskinsfans@redskins.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyandSam Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I've texted the operations office twice in the past about fights. Not interested in being part of any formal community watch. But the text number is announced often and is plastered a couple different places in the stadium. I have it saved in my cell phone, too. I think all fans should participate and report idiots. Sad thing, is more often than not, it's Skins fans that start the problems. Two fights near me at the Giants game were clearly caused by mouthy Redskins fans who just couldn't enjoy the victory without being *******s. More eyes and ears is always a good thing. Hope it helps to cut down problems. But frankly, as long as tickets are so readily available to anyone by resale, this will continue to be a problem. I do not believe it is as bad as some post on ES, but it is a regular occurence at games; particularly with teams that are from our division or teams that travel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Sounds good to me. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Vet Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Horrible fight at the last game right behind us. Two very drunk fans rolled into our section towards the end of the game. The one couldn't stand up and kept falling into people. When someone asked him to leave, he swung at them. That is when it hit the fan. Hitting, pushing, kicking between about 6 different people. A family was right aside of them. The little kids were crying, their oldest teenager (innocent) got punched and someone got shoved into the mom who just had neck surgery. She was taken to the medics. The drunk guy was finally escorted out by the cops, but it took a long time. This all happened as the Skins were driving down the field at the end of the game to take the lead. You see at least one instance of this every game. It is ridiculous. Sign me up. I"ll send a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBIMIRIE Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think this is a great idea if it works any better or makes reaction time any better. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasttimes Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 PM me please. I need to see you in my in box. Thanks. Perv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 What are you, twelve? Four user notes and you don't even have a hundred posts yet. See you in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 A week? You are too nice, should have been more. I am in, just PM'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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