Bowling is NOT a spectator sport

My daughter decided this fall to join her school's bowling team. Of course she wanted us all to come watch her bowl. So off we went, twice a week, to area bowling alleys to watch her. She did very well - advanced from the C team to Varsity! I've decided that bowling is not a spectator sport, however. First of all, there are at most 3 chairs to sit in that are even remotely close to the alley you want to watch. The other 2 chairs that are nearby are filled with both team's gear - including everything they took to school that day (backpacks, cell phones, shoes, coats, etc). The day that you arrive early (or you THINK you are early) they decide to start even earlier, so you shouldn't even try. Today was culmination of the year - the district competition. Fortunately it was held in a bowling alley with more room than I've ever seen, however we had to drive an hour and a half to get there! There were so many fans, you had to really jockey for a position to see - well you could see if you stood on one foot and closed one eye and tilted your head to look around the tall man in front of you! We ended up getting brave and asking if we could sit with other teams - and were lucky to find a seat now and again. All in all it is fun cheering your child on in a sport. She did well today and ended this season on a happy note.