BALLOONS, SILLY STRING, AND ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS are prohibited and will be confiscated. Band instruments are to be used only for playing music under the direction of the conductor and cheerleaders only may use megaphones.

CHEERS - Only school district accepted cheers may be used at appropriate times. Cheers and chants are to be directed only toward the school’s team. Cheers or yells with degrading opponent implications and profanity will not be allowed.

CLEANUP - If outside paraphernalia is brought into the facility, schools may be billed for any additional clean up costs.

FACE PAINTING - Face painting may be allowed depending upon local school district policies and the tournament site/facility.

MASCOTS - Only a student costumed mascot, designated by the principal, is permissible.

SIGNS - Tournament sponsors, broadcast media coverage, official school banners and hand held signs that are positive, directed only toward the school’s team, and do not block the view of spectators are allowed. Run through signs are not permitted.

STANDING POLICY - Standing for prolonged lengths of time may be permissible at WIAA-sponsored athletic events, depending upon the tournament site/facility.