by Craig S. Semon

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

February 26, 2010

SOUTHBRIDGE,MA --  Parents of players in the Tri-Community YMCA youth basketball league for Grades 5 and up will not be allowed in the gymnasium for the final games tomorrow. The reason is the flagrant fouls of a few unruly parents. 

An e-mail sent out to the parents cites "unsportsmanlike behavior from some parents" during the last couple of weeks. 

The e-mail says a few people have become "belligerent" in the stands, even after being spoken to, and have been "setting a bad example for children." 

"All must know that this is inappropriate behavior that will not be tolerated."