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Wisconsin Rapids announces sportsmanship, safety reminders at Lincoln High soccer match
Summary
Announcements at a Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School soccer game emphasized sportsmanship, recognized seniors, and urged attendees to report suspicious activity to school personnel or law enforcement.
At Wood Trust Bank Field during a Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School soccer match, stadium announcers urged fans to demonstrate sportsmanship, highlighted corporate sponsorships supporting Lincoln athletics and recognized senior players, and reminded the public to report suspicious activity to school personnel or law enforcement.
The announcer said the Wisconsin Rapids athletic department “takes great pride in the corporate partners that support the Red Raiders” and invited interested parties to contact Lincoln High School about sponsorship. The public-address voice also directed fans to concessions and indoor restrooms located in the hockey building behind the video scoreboard.
Earlier in the program, the announcer recognized senior players for the Wisconsin Rapids girls soccer team by name and college plans: Jordan Coder (University of Wisconsin–Madison, biology and Spanish), Sophie Fight (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, business and marketing), Abby Gust (University of Wisconsin–Madison, mechanical engineering), Ally Johns (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, exercise and sports science/pre-physical therapy), Aliyah Leach (University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, music education) and Natalie Sparhawk (University of St. Thomas, business administration). The announcer closed the senior recognition by saying: “This may be your senior night, but it is not farewell.”
A stadium announcement about fan behavior said: “These games depend on an educational atmosphere. Everyone can do their part by respecting the game, each other, and the officials,” and repeated requests that attendees “stay calm, stay classy, and stay respectful.” Later, the public-address message instructed fans who observed poor behavior to notify facility personnel.
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools message stated the district “takes the safety and security of our students, staff, and community members seriously” and told listeners, “If you see something suspicious, say something to school personnel or law enforcement.”
Play-by-play and sideline announcements included routine game information such as starting lineups, officials’ names, and the game-time temperature. Concession and restroom locations were announced several times during the event.
