School adds "No Squirrels" signs to front door

After last weeks scary incident with a squirrel entering a school in San Jose (see post below). That school district has added "No Squirrels" signs to school front doors. The USTA has backed this action, as the squirrels actions violated the "Outside" rule. The USTA is still investigating the event and sanctions might still be imposed on the squirrel for breaking The Squirrel Tag Code. Many other local schools are considering the addition of these style signs to deter further incidents of this nature.

A constant reminder...it's not a simple game

A recent game of tag went horrible wrong this week when a squirrel took the game to far. In a story, Squirrel enters S. San Jose classroom, attacks two adults and a student, a squirrel tagged 3 people. The USTA is looking into filing restrictions on this squirrel for reckless behavior and breaking "playing inside" rules. However, this story brings a point the USTA is making with a new advertising campaign. The new "TAG SAFE" campaign reminds players to follow the rules and keep it safe.

Squirrel cam is allowed by USTA

The USTA announced today that the "Squirrel Cam" will be allowed for use during competition this year. This device similar to an umpire cam in baseball or quarterback cam in football is attached by harness to the squirrel. The news media will have exclusive coverage from these devices and this will allow for instant replays of questionable tags.