Lancer Profile: Types of Fans
1. On the edge of their seat fan. This fan is immersed in the game and thrilled with every play. Expect loud shouts of excitement and panic when rallies go long and things get tense!
2. The texting fan. This fan litters not just the St. Denis Centre, but all sport events that we've attended in the last year. With the increase of mobile technology and social media popularity, everyone checks their phone at some point during the game, but do everyone a favour and put that puppy away until time-outs or bathroom breaks.
3. The too-afraid-to-watch fan. When the going gets tough, the tough….hide under their hand fan? This fan can't handle the stress and tension in the air on extended rallies and losing streaks and often look away in despair and anxiety. This is 100% my mother (bless her), and we know you get scared, but you're missing some great volleyball action!
4. The polite cheering fan. This fan applauds all efforts on the court, regardless of the team that's on the scoreboard. This is also referred to as the polite clapping when playing at away games, although they're usually drowned out by fans #5 and #6.
5. The school spirit fan. This fan is excited about all of the positive aspects of the game. They will start out strong and hit their peak by the end of the second set (regardless of either sets' outcome). By the third set (and definitely the 4th and 5th sets) they will resemble fan #7, so conserve your energy!!
6. The chirping fan. This fan may or may not include the author (ahem), and things can get crazy when they're around. Look out for shouts while the opponent is serving, jabs at short length, song lyrics and general lewd remarks. #sorrynotsorry
7. The exhausted fan. This fan was either A) cheering their butt off in the first two sets and has no more spirit to give or B) elderly and is resting their eyes sonny! Where is your respect for the elderly!? Jeez.
While we encourage extensive cheering, chirping, singing and general ruckus at all Lancer games, make sure your behaviour is up to the OUA Fan Code of Conduct! See ya later Lancer fans!!
(posted March 24th, 2014)