"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
Times are that sports fans have lost their grip on the games we love. The sports business today is a $200 billion plus business. Isn’t it curious that the Sports Fan, the one who is paying for all of this, is the only one without a “seat at the table?” The Sports Fan has loyally stood by and endured work stoppages, player strikes, drug scandals, brawls, blackout policies, franchise moves and much worse. Never has the Sports Fan been invited to be formally represented in public hearings of the legislative, regulatory, or public policy bodies of local, regional, or national levels where major issues of sports are being discussed, debated, and formal testimony is being taken. We have no voice.
What can we do? We can take action!! We can organize at local, regional, and national levels. We can exercise our rights and be heard “Loud and Clear.”
FansVoice.com has identified and published a Sports Fans Bill of Rights that thousands of sports fans are supporting. These are not rights here bestowed; these are rights that have existed but that have not been articulated and presented as a true Fans Bill of Rights. This Bill of Rights is about passion, enthusiasm, caring, a true love of sport and the exercising of our rights. This is your Sports Fans Bill of Rights.
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Article 1 Sports fans have the right to organize and to formalize their own associations at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Article 2 Sports fans have the right to representation and to have a voice in appropriate forums where sports related issues and matters affecting sports at any level are being debated and decisions are being made. True fan representation should always be invited and included in such forums.
Article 3 Sports fans have the right to self-expression; to voice their own opinions on any and all aspects of sport in a respectful and deliberate manner.
Article 4 Sports fans have the right to vote in all national sports ranking systems and honors awarded to franchises, coaches and players.
Article 5 Sports fans have the right to fast, accurate, and complete public information about players, coaches, owners, league members, games, and performance.
Article 6 Sports fans have the right to demand good sportsmanship and the exhibition of positive moral character from all who engage in or represent organized sports at all levels including athletes and non-athletes.
Article 7 Sports fans have the right to a wholesome environment for athletic events; free of violence, profane gestures and language or rude and invasive behavior that could in any way interfere with a positive exemplary entertainment experience.
Article 8 Sports fans have the right to expect a best effort on a consistent basis. This includes every play on the field, every action in the stands, every call in the front office, and every team involvement in the community.
~from FansVoice.com
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