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Navigating your way around campus life can be difficult when you have no knowledge about or interest in sports. After all, what is UPlympics anyway? What do you mean Tuks has basketball? Why does my faculty house have a volleyball league? You can still make the most out of varsity by attending sporting events, even if you think you would have a better time watching paint dry. Here are some ways to enjoy sporting events as someone who sees the Varsity Cup as half empty.
Make the match your picnic
One thing sports fans and haters alike can enjoy is snacking. For bigger events, like Varsity Cup, there are plenty of food stalls to choose from. For the smaller events, there might not be food for sale. No need to fret though. Pack your snacks,blanket and get ready to make a picnic out of the match.
Bring your friends
Do not be put off by the screaming fans on the side-lines. A sports match is the perfect time to chat with friends. Bring all of your friends along and have a catch up session with the game playing in the background.
Drink the game away
Sobriety is the enemy for any sports hater trying to make their way through a match. Buy drinks at the game or show up tipsy. You can even make a drinking game out of the match if you have no idea what is happening on the field.
Play the dating game
The players do not have to be the only people playing the field. Find the cutest athlete on the field and strike up a conversation with them after the game, shoot your shot on Instagram, or just sit back and admire them from afar. You do not need to have any interest in sport to enjoy the view too.