Saturdays are always the craziest time in the winter. There are recreation basketball tournaments for boys and girls from 10am-5pm. While I start my Saturday shift at 2pm, it is always a mad-house when I arrive. Tons of people in the stands, in the concession area and by the doors of the gym. While I really enjoy watching the games, sometimes these tournaments can be a really big pain. The spectators will bring tons of food into the gym and they are all video-taping their children. I am constantly reminding parents and siblings that food is prohibited and that they need to stop filming. Many times, the spectators are apologetic, but there are always those who will fight me, roll their eyes or ask for an exception.
Like I said before, when the gyms are full, the kids still hang out around the Gemini Center. Sometimes between games or time-outs, the kids will run on the court and start shooting around. I have to constantly scold them that it is not open gym and they need to get off. Sometimes even referees need to tell them.
Finally, when all is said and done, you would not believe the mess that these teams make! Nancy, the full-time head of night maintenance, always helps puts tables and chairs away after the games are all over and there are always tons of water bottles just lying on the floor. It drives me nuts because it is so disrespectful! These games are set up by the Gemini Center and they are leaving it a mess. Clean up after yourselves or at least the coaches should be telling the kids to clean up after themselves! Having people leaving messes on the court or even in the stands is very frustrating because I know how hard the maintenance staff works to keep the place clean.
Like I said before, when the gyms are full, the kids still hang out around the Gemini Center. Sometimes between games or time-outs, the kids will run on the court and start shooting around. I have to constantly scold them that it is not open gym and they need to get off. Sometimes even referees need to tell them.
Finally, when all is said and done, you would not believe the mess that these teams make! Nancy, the full-time head of night maintenance, always helps puts tables and chairs away after the games are all over and there are always tons of water bottles just lying on the floor. It drives me nuts because it is so disrespectful! These games are set up by the Gemini Center and they are leaving it a mess. Clean up after yourselves or at least the coaches should be telling the kids to clean up after themselves! Having people leaving messes on the court or even in the stands is very frustrating because I know how hard the maintenance staff works to keep the place clean.