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Parents banned from West Hazleton youth-league events after on-site incident; district says restriction temporary and will be reevaluated
Summary
The district directed that parents and siblings be barred from West Hazleton Youth Basketball League games and practices for the remainder of the season after a recent on-site disturbance. League volunteers and families urged the board to reverse the ban, citing lost participation and harm to children. District officials said the rental arrangement
Hazleton Area School District officials announced that parents and siblings would not be permitted to attend West Hazleton Youth Basketball League games and practices for the remainder of the season after an incident the district described as a safety concern. District administrators said the restriction is tied to safety and staffing considerations and that the policy will be reevaluated at the end of the season.
Multiple parents, grandparents and league volunteers urged the board to reverse the restriction during public comment, saying the ban has reduced participation in the junior division and harmed children who attend to watch family members. Parents described players age 7— as missing games and some children considering quitting the league.
Why it matters: the ban affects hundreds of children and families who use district facilities for youth sports and risks diminishing a long-standing community program.
What board and staff said The…
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