CPBL Taipei Dome Game Spectators Spark Controversy with Cheering Lights: What New Fans Need to Know About Support
During a Chinese Professional Baseball League game at the Taipei Dome, some spectators used cheering lights, causing controversy over rule violations. With CPBL's rising popularity, this highlights the need to educate new fans on spectator rules, including the prohibition of flashlights and political banners.
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(Central News Agency website, May 4th) During a Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) home game held by the TSG Hawks against the CTBC Brothers at the Taipei Dome on May 3rd, some spectators behind home plate allegedly turned on cheering lights during the game, possibly due to unfamiliarity with viewing rules, sparking controversy. With CPBL's box office soaring in recent years, what other spectator regulations are new fans prone to violating, besides the timing of cheering light usage? Please see the summary below.
Last week, the TSG Hawks held a three-day "Heartbeat Moment" themed event at the Taipei Dome, inviting fans to bring cheering lights. The Sunday performance guest was the Korean girl group MAMAMOO, attracting many fans. After the game, some netizens posted images of spectators turning on cheering lights on the social media platform Threads and criticized the home team for improper handling. TSG Hawks cheering squad leader Bo Cheng replied, "I did not ask them to turn on the cheering lights! But it was my oversight that new fans misunderstood at the time, and I will pay more attention in the future! I just hope everyone doesn't blame them."
According to the CPBL regular season ticket usage instructions, it is explicitly stipulated that flashlights are not allowed in the stadium to avoid affecting the vision of players on the field. Since the light from cheering lights may also affect players, if the team plans to use them, they will be arranged for pre-game or post-game activities; some teams will use light shows and mobile phone (flashlight) lights to cheer when specific pitchers are on the mound, but this will only be done during pitching changes. Fans should not use their own luminous devices during the game.
CPBL regulations prohibit bringing any political slogans or flagpoles into the venue, and violators may be expelled. It also prohibits bringing equipment that easily creates noise, such as gas horns, firecrackers, and musical instruments. Although inflatable horns also produce sound, they do not pose a danger, and some teams also sell them for fans to use. However, not all stadiums allow them; the Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium, which is adjacent to residential areas, does not permit their use, and fans must still comply with the rules of each venue.
Regarding other equipment, the league prohibits spectators from bringing telephoto lenses of 300mm or more, as well as various tripods, stabilizers, selfie sticks, and other photographic auxiliary equipment, to avoid affecting spectator flow and viewing.
The culture of cheerleaders singing and dancing is a major feature of Taiwanese professional baseball, especially when the home team is on offense, the atmosphere in the stands is very lively. However, many fans are still unclear about which areas and times to stand, and disputes have even arisen when rear-row spectators' views are blocked by front-row spectators standing.
It is recommended that fans check whether their purchased seats are in a "standing cheering section" before buying tickets. As long as they are within the area, they can stand during the home team's offense. It should be noted that the "standing cheering sections" designated by each team are not identical, and some teams also specify that the entire stadium can stand when the cheering squad plays a "chance song." If you do not wish to stand and do not want your view blocked, you must carefully check the rules of each team and stadium when purchasing tickets, and prioritize seats away from standing areas.
However, standing to cheer does not mean you can leave your seat or stand in the aisle. During the game, stadium staff will do their best to maintain clear aisles, and fans also need to exercise public morality and not affect others by being too excited. (Editor: Lin Ting-chun) 1150504
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(Central News Agency website, May 4th) During a Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) home game held by the TSG Hawks against the CTBC Brothers at the Taipei Dome on May 3rd, some spectators behind home plate allegedly turned on cheering lights during the game, possibly due to unfamiliarity with viewing rules, sparking controversy. With CPBL's box office soaring in recent years, what other spectator regulations are new fans prone to violating, besides the timing of cheering light usage? Please see the summary below.
Last week, the TSG Hawks held a three-day "Heartbeat Moment" themed event at the Taipei Dome, inviting fans to bring cheering lights. The Sunday performance guest was the Korean girl group MAMAMOO, attracting many fans. After the game, some netizens posted images of spectators turning on cheering lights on the social media platform Threads and criticized the home team for improper handling. TSG Hawks cheering squad leader Bo Cheng replied, "I did not ask them to turn on the cheering lights! But it was my oversight that new fans misunderstood at the time, and I will pay more attention in the future! I just hope everyone doesn't blame them."
According to the CPBL regular season ticket usage instructions, it is explicitly stipulated that flashlights are not allowed in the stadium to avoid affecting the vision of players on the field. Since the light from cheering lights may also affect players, if the team plans to use them, they will be arranged for pre-game or post-game activities; some teams will use light shows and mobile phone (flashlight) lights to cheer when specific pitchers are on the mound, but this will only be done during pitching changes. Fans should not use their own luminous devices during the game.
CPBL regulations prohibit bringing any political slogans or flagpoles into the venue, and violators may be expelled. It also prohibits bringing equipment that easily creates noise, such as gas horns, firecrackers, and musical instruments. Although inflatable horns also produce sound, they do not pose a danger, and some teams also sell them for fans to use. However, not all stadiums allow them; the Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium, which is adjacent to residential areas, does not permit their use, and fans must still comply with the rules of each venue.
Regarding other equipment, the league prohibits spectators from bringing telephoto lenses of 300mm or more, as well as various tripods, stabilizers, selfie sticks, and other photographic auxiliary equipment, to avoid affecting spectator flow and viewing.
The culture of cheerleaders singing and dancing is a major feature of Taiwanese professional baseball, especially when the home team is on offense, the atmosphere in the stands is very lively. However, many fans are still unclear about which areas and times to stand, and disputes have even arisen when rear-row spectators' views are blocked by front-row spectators standing.
It is recommended that fans check whether their purchased seats are in a "standing cheering section" before buying tickets. As long as they are within the area, they can stand during the home team's offense. It should be noted that the "standing cheering sections" designated by each team are not identical, and some teams also specify that the entire stadium can stand when the cheering squad plays a "chance song." If you do not wish to stand and do not want your view blocked, you must carefully check the rules of each team and stadium when purchasing tickets, and prioritize seats away from standing areas.
However, standing to cheer does not mean you can leave your seat or stand in the aisle. During the game, stadium staff will do their best to maintain clear aisles, and fans also need to exercise public morality and not affect others by being too excited. (Editor: Lin Ting-chun) 1150504
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