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Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 08:07 PM

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - An elementary school has banned tag on its playground after some children complained they were harassed or chased against their will.

"It causes a lot of conflict on the playground," said Cindy Fesgen, assistant principal of the Discovery Canyon Campus school.

Running games are still allowed as long as students don't chase each other, she said.

Fesgen said two parents complained to her about the ban but most parents and children didn't object.

In 2005, two elementary schools in the nearby Falcon School District did away with tag and similar games in favor of alternatives with less physical contact. School officials said the move encouraged more students to play games and helped reduce playground squabbles

Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 08:11 PM

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - An elementary school has banned tag on its playground after some children complained they were harassed or chased against their will.

What's next, The banishment of High School Football?

TJL · 08-29-2007, 08:29 PM

Poor little Timmy was traumatized for the entire day when they tagged him and called him IT!

IT!

I only hope that someday we can live without labels!

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 08:31 PM

TAG YOUR IT! *irene runs to base*

Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 08:34 PM

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TAG YOUR IT! *irene runs to base*

Irene if you do that again I'll tell the teacher no wait, I'll tell my Daddy and he'll sue your family and the school.

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 08:37 PM

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Irene if you do that again I'll tell the teacher no wait, I'll tell my Daddy and he'll sue your family and the school.

*irene sticking her fingers in her ears and sticking her tongue out*

"Charles is it...Charles is it...Charles is it...Na na na na na na"

Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 08:40 PM

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*irene sticking her fingers in her ears and sticking her tongue out*

"Charles is it...Charles is it...Charles is it...Na na na na na na"

I never like tag anyway, Kickball was my game.

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 08:45 PM

Gimme dodgeball.

Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 08:46 PM

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Gimme dodgeball.

That to but you can bet that someone will complain about that before too long.

Ok class, Since little Tommy got hurt with the regular dodgeball, We're now going to play with this new Nerf foam rubber dodgeball.

Dutabi84 · 08-29-2007, 08:51 PM

Dodgeball was awesome. It was the only time you could get away with throwing objects at other people as hard as you can.

Mr. Television · 08-29-2007, 08:54 PM

I thought I read a few years ago that their was a school that got rid of Dodgeball because it was too dangerous. Anyway that was the one sport I was actually good at. lol

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 08:56 PM

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Dodgeball was awesome. It was the only time you could get away with throwing objects at other people as hard as you can.

YES!!!! Ever play dodgeball and you were mad at someone or simply couldn't stand them...WHAM-O!!!!!!!!!

Dutabi84 · 08-29-2007, 09:09 PM

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YES!!!! Ever play dodgeball and you were mad at someone or simply couldn't stand them...WHAM-O!!!!!!!!!

No, but I do remember the first time I ever played. I was in 1st grade I think, and was really uncoordinated. I attempted to throw a ball, and it completely slipped out of my hand, and I drilled one of the gym teachers right in the head. LOL.

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 09:10 PM

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No, but I do remember the first time I ever played. I was in 1st grade I think, and was really uncoordinated. I attempted to throw a ball, and it completely slipped out of my hand, and I drilled one of the gym teachers right in the head. LOL.

That is friggin' funny.

ABlairican Pie · 08-29-2007, 11:01 PM

You're.......................

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