Usually those that show emotion also will get labeled by others as trying to intimidate or taunt their competition. I am sure there is some truth to that.

Example: I have been to high school bowling events, there are teams that don't shut up until the match is over. Constantly encouraging and going nuts when ever someone strikes or picks up a spare on their team in the match. You will hear parents on opposing teams (that do not do those things), stating how disrespectful it is and should not be allowed.

Is there a line? Can a team/person go overboard with this and be considered poor sportsmanship?

I think showing emotion at an event is a good thing. I am not sure what the line should be. I seen plenty of teams get really loud, especially with parents adding to the noise. Maybe because I have seen it enough times, it doesn't bother me.

Being to enough of these things, I know one thing: Loud and excitement doesn't always equal to winning or in the lead.

Parents can lose all sense in that situation, just look at them in little league. Parents can take the littlest thing and blow it out of proportion.

While the kids don't think anything of it.

So true.

when someone is 60+ pins ahead of their opponent, and is running out shots/screaming/fist pumping, etc. that is just a bit much.

PDW? There are those who like him and then there are those that hate him (Referring to his celebrations)

When I was bowling in college, we had a long discussion on the College Bowling website about a tournament where the local fans (parents and friends of a particular school) showed up with thunder sticks and would bang them incessantly for every spare or strike.  On the outside, that doesn't sound bad if done during a one-on-one scenario.  But this was during all stages including qualifying.  The only time they didn't bang the sticks was when their own bowler was on the approach.

This led to a lengthy discussion where parents were questioning when they were allowed to cheer their kids.  I am all for cheering your kids.  But to be that disrespectful for the other contestants who are trying to compete is unnecessary.

And don't get me started on the somewhat fake enthusiasm of the women's competitions......

If i was on the approach and they made noise, I'd support it and asked them to beat LOUDER! lol

There isn't really a clear-cut right and wrong here. People need to show enough situational intelligence to know what is and is not appropriate under different circumstances. Sadly, there are people who lack intelligence in all forms and facets, not just situational intelligence. Because of that, you can frequently see people acting the fool in these situations.

I for one never let it get under my skin (but I do keep an mental note) I feel like I should have done better then it would have come to that.

This topic reminds me of the movie Happy Gilmore. 

Quote from: trash heap on October 22, 2015, 03:01:08 PM

Quote from: spmcgivern on October 22, 2015, 01:19:40 PM

And don't get me started on the somewhat fake enthusiasm of the women's competitions......

Fake enthusiasm? 

If you have ever been to a women's collegiate event, you might understand.  It gets a little out of hand at times.  There are chants, special handshakes and unique high fiving methods.

Don't get me wrong, I like the concept, but the execution of the concept can be off.  Watch some of the girls just go through the motions.  Maybe I am the only one who feels this way, but to me it can be fake or obnoxious.

+1

Those collegiate women high five so hard they would knock someone out if they miss.  Sometimes their exuberance rivals NFL touchdown celebrations!