Music Between Innings
Posted: 5/5/2015
Q: What is the rule about playing music between batters (walk up music) within an inning and what about between half innings?
A: The NFHS rule book does not address music. Here's what's in the WIAA Handbook:
Recorded Music
All audible music used before, during and following a contest must be reviewed and have school administration approval. Lyrics may not be lewd, offensive or profane and must be appropriate for an educational setting. Recorded music is allowed before and after contests, during warm-ups, between periods or during time-outs. It is not allowed during playing action or brief pauses during playing action (between pitches, plays, assessing penalties/fouls/infractions).
Nonschool facilities such as hockey rinks should be advised about the restrictions on recorded music in advance. It is understood that State events may have separate and/or different restrictions on noisemakers and recorded music.
