Let me preface this by saying I'm from Pittsburgh. We have had a terrible baseball team for most of my life.
That being said, in person is the only way I'll watch baseball. Pittsburgh has the worst baseball team, but the absolute best ballpark. There's a gorgeous view of the city, great food, and plenty of beer. It helps that the tickets are cheap and plentiful. Most of the time, I'm not even cognizant of the action on the field. I'm relaxing in a boozy food coma. 10/10 Would highly recommend.
I'm a soccer freak. I drove 4 hours to Nashville to watch the US Women's National team play against Iceland on Sunday. Then 4 hours back the same night. I have season tickets for Atlanta United.
On the youth side, I watch games to help train young referees. I coach. I take pictures of games for my club.
Yep. I'm a soccer freak. If it's playing, I'm watching.
That's dedication! My only problem with soccer is it's too fluid. You have to watch the whole time. I like football where I can look away and not miss anything. Much better for my short attention span.
From wikipedia: "The caber toss (Scottish Gaelic: tilgeil a' chabair) is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a "caber" (/ˈkeɪbər/). It is normally practised at the Scottish Highland Games. In Scotland, the caber is usually made from a larch tree, and it can be between 16–20 feet (5–6 metres) tall and weigh 90–150 pounds (40–70 kilograms). The term "caber" derives from the Gaelic word cabar, which refers to a wooden beam. ... The primary objective is to toss the caber so that it turns end over end, falling away from the tosser. Ideally it should fall directly away from the tosser in the "12 o'clock" position. The distance thrown is unimportant. "
Watching someone pick up and throw what is essentially a tree trunk end over end is surprisingly riveting.
I used to enjoy attending my high school football games. Hubs used to play softball. Yes, yes in most places it’s a female sport, but in Alaska it’s softball. And I always enjoyed that. The only sport our sons played was basketball. And I have to admit I despised going. The shoe squeak is like a nail through my brain.
Watching high school football games was a right if passage. When I got to college, I insisted that my new friends go with me to a game. We left after a few minutes. It was very underwhelming. That's what I get for going to a D2 school.
Normally I'd say football/soccer, but given where I live the competitive level isn't that great plus you have to watch for the "performances" of the ultra/pseudo fans it's tough to enjoy. Name-calling, swearing, often fire-crackers and flares, sometimes throwing toilet paper or paper planes at each other and spilling beer to lower rows are among things that irritate me the most.
My pick's gonna be controversial, because not everybody would call that "sport" (especially the latter), but my favourites are equally Formula 1 and E-sports tournaments. Both on GP circuit stands and gaming venues the atmosphere is unique and irrepeatable on the broadcast. The roar of the crowd, screaming of engines, speakers blowing the in-game sounds and controlled, professional & safe pyro shows are something else. So is the energy among spectators, who can enjoy the action and proudly sport jerseys of who they support without facing agression of other teams' fans, sitting all mixed up in a colourfiul river of people. Witnessing the athletes perform at their top, fueled by the energy from the crowd gives me that really special feeling of participating in something energetic, memorable and thrilling, among folks who are alike passionate but open to "enjoy the enjoyment" of those around.
I bet the atmosphere is incredible, but isn't F1 hard to see in person? The track is so big, and the cars are so fast. I do love watching the Netflix documentary, though.
It may be, yet for me it never have been problematic. Even though the only way of following the action on parts of track invisible from my stand was through the big screens (or back in the day via the device for rent called "kangaroo"), seeing the cars riding just in front of you compensated that inconvenience. Though as a kid I really missed the sound of Polish commentators always present in the broadcast.
As for the noise one just has to be able to stand it. I can manage, even if it means wearing blockers all day. Nowadays I think the volume's quite tolerable, but the predecessors of the current V6 turbo-hybrid engines were very loud to me.
My absolute favorite sport is football, but when it’s cold I prefer it in front of my large screen tv. In person I like baseball because it moves fast and the fans are fun!
Baseball was good for sitting in nice weather drinking copious amounts of beer. My son did soccer and track, both were good for viewing. I do agree there is a lot of waiting around in track events
Haven’t seen this listed yet - but PGA golf. I have been to many tournaments in the “southern swing”, (we’re in Florida) grew up with my entire family playing on vacations (our own family tournaments). ⛳️ Have followed Arnold Palmer up the 18th fairway at Bayhill, watched Scottie Sheffler at the TPC at Sawgrass & Tiger Woods in Augusta…..each tournament has great memories. Also college football (SEC). Hubs is a UF alum from way back - go Gators 🐊🏈
When my boys were kids, my response to that was always "whatever sport my kids are in". For a while it was Little League, which eventually have away to track & cross country. Every fall we stood in a field to watch the start, then hang out to watch the end. What the kids did in between was known only to them and the woods. Every spring I would sit for half a day in cold, wind, rain & once a year, sun to watch my boys run for 2 minutes.
For 12 years.
I have permanent bleacher back.
But I wouldn't change it.
I'm back watching track again. This time watching my grandkids. Thank goodness elementary school track club isn't quite as long!
If dance is a sport, that’s it. Ice dance is the closest Olympic sport. Otherwise, not a sports watcher, unless I personally know one or several participants, as would be the case in high school sports.
Does people watching count? I find watching sports in person mind numbing.
It totally counts! The real trick is keeping score.
Let me preface this by saying I'm from Pittsburgh. We have had a terrible baseball team for most of my life.
That being said, in person is the only way I'll watch baseball. Pittsburgh has the worst baseball team, but the absolute best ballpark. There's a gorgeous view of the city, great food, and plenty of beer. It helps that the tickets are cheap and plentiful. Most of the time, I'm not even cognizant of the action on the field. I'm relaxing in a boozy food coma. 10/10 Would highly recommend.
I'm not a baseball fan by any means, and even I have to admit it's great to watch in person. Great choice!
We loved your wonderful park & it ranked as our favorite... until we visited San Francisco's stadium this past summer.
I'm a soccer freak. I drove 4 hours to Nashville to watch the US Women's National team play against Iceland on Sunday. Then 4 hours back the same night. I have season tickets for Atlanta United.
On the youth side, I watch games to help train young referees. I coach. I take pictures of games for my club.
Yep. I'm a soccer freak. If it's playing, I'm watching.
That's dedication! My only problem with soccer is it's too fluid. You have to watch the whole time. I like football where I can look away and not miss anything. Much better for my short attention span.
You just have to know when to not watch. It’s not long stretches like a time out, but there are moments you can look away.
Caber toss.
I have never heard of that. What is it?
From wikipedia: "The caber toss (Scottish Gaelic: tilgeil a' chabair) is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a "caber" (/ˈkeɪbər/). It is normally practised at the Scottish Highland Games. In Scotland, the caber is usually made from a larch tree, and it can be between 16–20 feet (5–6 metres) tall and weigh 90–150 pounds (40–70 kilograms). The term "caber" derives from the Gaelic word cabar, which refers to a wooden beam. ... The primary objective is to toss the caber so that it turns end over end, falling away from the tosser. Ideally it should fall directly away from the tosser in the "12 o'clock" position. The distance thrown is unimportant. "
Watching someone pick up and throw what is essentially a tree trunk end over end is surprisingly riveting.
That definitely sounds cool to see in person!
I used to enjoy attending my high school football games. Hubs used to play softball. Yes, yes in most places it’s a female sport, but in Alaska it’s softball. And I always enjoyed that. The only sport our sons played was basketball. And I have to admit I despised going. The shoe squeak is like a nail through my brain.
Watching high school football games was a right if passage. When I got to college, I insisted that my new friends go with me to a game. We left after a few minutes. It was very underwhelming. That's what I get for going to a D2 school.
Normally I'd say football/soccer, but given where I live the competitive level isn't that great plus you have to watch for the "performances" of the ultra/pseudo fans it's tough to enjoy. Name-calling, swearing, often fire-crackers and flares, sometimes throwing toilet paper or paper planes at each other and spilling beer to lower rows are among things that irritate me the most.
My pick's gonna be controversial, because not everybody would call that "sport" (especially the latter), but my favourites are equally Formula 1 and E-sports tournaments. Both on GP circuit stands and gaming venues the atmosphere is unique and irrepeatable on the broadcast. The roar of the crowd, screaming of engines, speakers blowing the in-game sounds and controlled, professional & safe pyro shows are something else. So is the energy among spectators, who can enjoy the action and proudly sport jerseys of who they support without facing agression of other teams' fans, sitting all mixed up in a colourfiul river of people. Witnessing the athletes perform at their top, fueled by the energy from the crowd gives me that really special feeling of participating in something energetic, memorable and thrilling, among folks who are alike passionate but open to "enjoy the enjoyment" of those around.
I bet the atmosphere is incredible, but isn't F1 hard to see in person? The track is so big, and the cars are so fast. I do love watching the Netflix documentary, though.
It may be, yet for me it never have been problematic. Even though the only way of following the action on parts of track invisible from my stand was through the big screens (or back in the day via the device for rent called "kangaroo"), seeing the cars riding just in front of you compensated that inconvenience. Though as a kid I really missed the sound of Polish commentators always present in the broadcast.
As for the noise one just has to be able to stand it. I can manage, even if it means wearing blockers all day. Nowadays I think the volume's quite tolerable, but the predecessors of the current V6 turbo-hybrid engines were very loud to me.
My absolute favorite sport is football, but when it’s cold I prefer it in front of my large screen tv. In person I like baseball because it moves fast and the fans are fun!
I enjoy watching gymnastics and ice skating, but those can involve a lot of waiting like track.
Lola loves watched Olympic gymnastics. Those athletes are incredible.
Baseball was good for sitting in nice weather drinking copious amounts of beer. My son did soccer and track, both were good for viewing. I do agree there is a lot of waiting around in track events
That is the best thing about baseball. It's mostly just drinking in a park.
Baseball!
Baseball
Haven’t seen this listed yet - but PGA golf. I have been to many tournaments in the “southern swing”, (we’re in Florida) grew up with my entire family playing on vacations (our own family tournaments). ⛳️ Have followed Arnold Palmer up the 18th fairway at Bayhill, watched Scottie Sheffler at the TPC at Sawgrass & Tiger Woods in Augusta…..each tournament has great memories. Also college football (SEC). Hubs is a UF alum from way back - go Gators 🐊🏈
When my boys were kids, my response to that was always "whatever sport my kids are in". For a while it was Little League, which eventually have away to track & cross country. Every fall we stood in a field to watch the start, then hang out to watch the end. What the kids did in between was known only to them and the woods. Every spring I would sit for half a day in cold, wind, rain & once a year, sun to watch my boys run for 2 minutes.
For 12 years.
I have permanent bleacher back.
But I wouldn't change it.
I'm back watching track again. This time watching my grandkids. Thank goodness elementary school track club isn't quite as long!
If dance is a sport, that’s it. Ice dance is the closest Olympic sport. Otherwise, not a sports watcher, unless I personally know one or several participants, as would be the case in high school sports.
Horse racing.
Soccer here, too. Man City, Liverpool and, of course, Atlanta United. Hopeful for the next two games against Miami.