No Video Recorders? What...

[Blonjuan44]

My guess is that IPads and Laptops put a strain on the Arena wireless connection which can cause failure or lag to the tournament systems.

Policy from a different location at the site: I am sure the other message takes precedence - which is the event page. This makes it weirder because it was just lumped in with the video reference.
"Cameras are allowed. Detachable lenses, video or audio recording and iPads are prohibited. This policy may vary by event. Please check the event page for show specific policies."

Maybe you are correct. Weird. Perhaps when you hold up a big flat devise in front of the people behind you - might cause some "issues." There would be much more data streaming around at that arena for a big 10 game with students than a bunch of older parents, and they are not going to change out the hardware. And there are tons of IPads, without the Ipad name - so perhaps you can bring in a Microsoft Surface or some phone hybrid - not an Ipad...a system lag for a wrestling tourney at a premiere college would be embarrassing. Its not the system you would have in your house. Unless they are mining bitcoin wouldn't be much more taxing on system than your phone. Sometimes you have to use your phone as a hotspot for computer regardless.

[A boyz 3]

Why would IPAD's not be allowed? I don't get this? Also the no laptops is frustrating as there is a lot of down time and would love to get some work done. What would be their concern over these items?

My guess is that IPads and Laptops put a strain on the Arena wireless connection which can cause failure or lag to the tournament systems.

[HandControl]

Taking from State Farm Center website:

**Please note we have made an exception to ALLOW video cameras into the venue for this event. iPads WILL NOT be allowed in, however, in accordance with our existing policy.**

Why would IPAD's not be allowed? I don't get this? Also the no laptops is frustrating as there is a lot of down time and would love to get some work done. What would be their concern over these items?

[dshenaut]

Taken from State Farm Center website:

**Please note we have made an exception to ALLOW video cameras into the venue for this event. iPads WILL NOT be allowed in, however, in accordance with our existing policy.**

[ctdad]

So you dispute that the IHSA has a say in where they choose to hold the event? Clearly they do so I have no idea why you would say my post is wrong. Seems a pretty simple concept doesn't it?

It’s a multi year contract. Was the IHSA supposed to anticipate this new arena rule? Or pay the financial penalty for breaking the contract? And there aren’t a lot of arenas in the state that have both the floor space for enough mats AND large seating capacity.

The last time the contract was put up for bid, did any other city/facility submit one? I don’t know the answer to that; I do recall that the last few times the dual team finals have gone up for bid, somebody knowledgeable about such things here said that Bloomington has been the only bidder.

Frankly, I’d save the outrage for something the IHSA can really control. Why is it that I can watch the Iowa state finals on CSN but the Illinois finals are not? There’s the real greed factor in play.

[talon444]

This is such a simple post, but so wrong on so many levels that it was hard to figure out how to respond to it. So, here's what I settled on:
1. You are not correct.
2. ctdad is correct.

So you dispute that the IHSA has a say in where they choose to hold the event? Clearly they do so I have no idea why you would say my post is wrong. Seems a pretty simple concept doesn't it?

[WhiteNinja]

Of course the IHSA has a say in it. They chose to hold the event in a location with some of the least fan friendly rules possible.

This is such a simple post, but so wrong on so many levels that it was hard to figure out how to respond to it. So, here's what I settled on:
1. You are not correct.
2. ctdad is correct.

[WhiteNinja]

Are you kidding me. Parents, fans and coaches can't tape the wrestlers? They have worked so hard to get to state. It would be different if the IHSA had a good on-demand video program to sort out specific matches during the tournament, but they don't. They lump all the videos together in a 6-7 hour tape and you have to search for the match you want to watch. This is bogus in my opinion.



Link:
https://www.ihsa.org/documents/wr/20...Bag_Policy.pdf

Pretty sure they're referring to just straight-up video recorders - camcorders and up, if you will. If you notice, it also shows cameras are allowed. Any digital camera made today will also record video.

At most, I think parents who use a camcorder may want to have a backup plan. But phones, tablets, regular cameras - all of those also record video, and all are allowed. (But if you record on a phone/tablet, for the love of god hold it sideways before you hit record!)

That may be for spectators only. People with a participant's pass may be able to bring in video recording equipment and use it in a designated area.

I saw that with bag rule. Are they going to turn away 600 wrestlers for not having a clear bag? Sadly, this is a serious question.

No, that will not happen. Wrestlers and coaches, media, etc. have different rules that apply to them. Wrestlers will still be able to have their regular bags, just like media will still be able to have their cameras, laptops, etc.


Basically, that list is for spectators, not credentialed individuals.

[Blonjuan44]

Everybody and their mother has a smart phone, I find it impossible for them to enforce any kind of policy on video recording, especially if you are somewhat subtle about it.

I doubt they would do this & you are likely correct. But, I recently saw Jack White at the Aragon and when you walked in EVERYONE had to hand their phone to the security people how put it in a locked bag and handed it back to you. If you had to make a call you had to go to area by the lobby, they unlocked it, and then locked it again after your call. It was less hassle then I would have predicted but it is enforceable if they really want to. As for Jack White, he is no Clutch, and surprisingly I thought Ed Sheeran put on a better show.

[Mainefan]

Please tell me they still serve those double Dekker ice cream cones those things are awesome!

How can you talk about ice cream cones when it is-18 degrees? You hardy soul.

[oldpioneer]

Please tell me they still serve those double Dekker ice cream cones those things are awesome!

[golden eagle 157]

That may be for spectators only. People with a participant's pass may be able to bring in video recording equipment and use it in a designated area.

I saw that with bag rule. Are they going to turn away 600 wrestlers for not having a clear bag? Sadly, this is a serious question.

[talon444]

If you actually read the attachment, you would have seen that it’s State Farm Arena policy. Squeal all you want but in this case the IHSA has nothing to do with it.

Of course the IHSA has a say in it. They chose to hold the event in a location with some of the least fan friendly rules possible.

[will-I-am]

It all seems a little extreme for champaign, I’ll

[Red Turban]

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Are you kidding me. Parents, fans and coaches can't tape the wrestlers? They have worked so hard to get to state. It would be different if the IHSA had a good on-demand video program to sort out specific matches during the tournament, but they don't. They lump all the videos together in a 6-7 hour tape and you have to search for the match you want to watch. This is bogus in my opinion.
Link:
https://www.ihsa.org/documents/wr/20...Bag_Policy.pdf

It's SFA policy. The kids at U of I have been following it all year.