Stories from Bouigny · France

A football club in the Loire region, Avangarde-Bouigny, implemented a rule banning parents from attending a youth tournament on Tuesday. The initiative aims to protect young players from increasing pressure from parents. The club's objective is to create a more focused environment for the children. The club described the move as an original experience to manage this environment. The football club L'Avangarde-Bouigny in the Loire region implemented a ban on parents attending a youth tournament this past Tuesday. The decision was reported by Sud Radio. Coach Benjamin Demoulin noted that parents have been shouting at children near touchlines during recent matches. The decision follows observations of increased tension during competitive youth events over the last one to two years.