This weekend the Appleton North women’s basketball team won the state championship but one little kid had his heartbroken during the team’s celebration after a state official wouldn’t let him walk on the court to hug his sister.
https://twitter.com/CoachNicLevy/status/840802093602594816
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association released a statement after the video went viral.
Via ABC 2
“For the safety of the players, coaches, media and spectators, as well as conducting the award ceremonies in a proficient and efficient manner, the WIAA does its best to keep spectators from entering onto the court at anytime. We encourage players, their families, classmates and others to celebrate and exchange their congratulations, as well as share their joy at the appropriate time after the ceremonies.”
When the WIAA staff receives advanced requests regarding special family situations or needs, we do our best to accommodate if and when possible.
The WIAA has reached out to the family to express its regrets for any distress they may have experienced.”
It’s not actually a bad rule but a little common sense would have gone a long way here.
h/t SB Nation