Anonymous
Years ago
Should you be able to turn the lights out when the game has only just finished 3 minutes ago. Should there be an amount of time so at the least the players can get changed if required. Very rude whom ever did it on Friday night.
I think they might mean Marion.
There were about 50-60 people still in the stadium and they just shut the lights out.
You know in this day and age negligence and sue is thrown around like a tennis ball at a beach. However, having studied law, I would think that given the stadium was almost pitch black that if someone did fall over and break an ankle there could be case here for negligence.
LC
Years ago
It is a less than subtle tactic used to try and get people to leave quickly, right or wrong.
MadeInThe'Laide
Years ago
That being said, I use to work at a Stadium, and it can be very annoying when after a long shift at around 10 or 11pm at night, you have to stand around and wait for the players/spectators who stand around and chat.
I agree, in this instance it does sound like this person turned the lights off way to quickly post game, but I have some sympathy for the employee aswell having been in the same situation myself.
Nix 27
Years ago
risking legal big time if somebody was to be injured - cant SEE any way around that
LC
Years ago
I tool have had to do the lock up a number of times over the years, and I used to turn SOME of the lights off, leaving enough light to see and remain safe and yet send the message to everyone that it is now time to make your way to the exit...
MadeInThe'Laide
Years ago
I should have clarified, thats what I use to do too LC. I find it hard to believe that this person turned ALL the lights off at once so it was pitch black.
well pretty funny I was there at the end of the night and they left the lights on the back so people could still see but got the message. So next time (a) bring a tourch or (b) get to the stadium at 4:30 in the arvo when the employees get there, then when its time to leave see how you feel, maybe you might sympathize with the employee.
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