It is NOT a college event. The players attend colleges (different ones, from multiple states). But neither the team, nor the league is affiliated in any way with any college or university. Nor are they sanctioned, licensed, or affiliated with the NCAA.Keith B wrote:HOWEVER, if is a college or interscholastic event, it is still off-limits
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- Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Is this a "professional sports event"?
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Re: Is this a "professional sports event"?
- Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Is this a "professional sports event"?
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Is this a "professional sports event"?
My town (Bryan, TX) has a baseball team in the "Texas Collegiate League". This is a summer league for college-eligible players to get more exposure to professional scouts. I just saw on the Texas3006.com site that the field has posted a "51% sign" in the concession area".
While I am nearly certain that the sign is not legitimate (the concession stand probably generates more than 51% of the revenue from alcohol sales, but it is almost unimaginable that the park itself does), the question has arisen as to whether or not the games themselves constitute a "professional sporting event".
Some key facts to consider in deciding the answer to that question:
The park is not affiliated with any city or school. It is privately owned property.
Note that the players do not get paid. Doing so would violate their NCAA collegiate standing. They are NOT professional athletes.
The park does charge admission to watch the games. Side note: the local city owned parks charge admission to the weekend tournaments for 12yo girls fastpitch softball (so be careful about declaring "if they charge admission, they are professional venues").
I am only interested in the absolute legal definition here. I know all about they "you might not avoid the ride blah blah blah". Is this or is this not a professional sporting event?
While I am nearly certain that the sign is not legitimate (the concession stand probably generates more than 51% of the revenue from alcohol sales, but it is almost unimaginable that the park itself does), the question has arisen as to whether or not the games themselves constitute a "professional sporting event".
Some key facts to consider in deciding the answer to that question:
The park is not affiliated with any city or school. It is privately owned property.
Note that the players do not get paid. Doing so would violate their NCAA collegiate standing. They are NOT professional athletes.
The park does charge admission to watch the games. Side note: the local city owned parks charge admission to the weekend tournaments for 12yo girls fastpitch softball (so be careful about declaring "if they charge admission, they are professional venues").
I am only interested in the absolute legal definition here. I know all about they "you might not avoid the ride blah blah blah". Is this or is this not a professional sporting event?