It's a good feeling when the weather forecast looks perfect for the day that you plan to attend an outdoor sporting event with your family, but you don't need to be discouraged if it looks as though there will be rain. Many sports take place even when it's raining, especially if the rain is only light. You can still proceed with your plan to attend the sporting event, but it's important to do a little planning in advance. Here are some tips that will help you to have fun at the event, even if the rain falls a bit.

Dress Accordingly

Children can be a little fussy when they get wet, so you'll want to put some thought into what garments you have available during the game. Water-resistant outerwear is a good option, and you should also consider buying rain ponchos for the game. The big advantage of this garment over a conventional raincoat is that it's small enough to remove and store in your purse or backpack when the weather improves. Additionally, many rain ponchos are clear, which means that if you and your family are wearing shirts that reflect your support of the home team, these garments will still be visible.

Sit In A Sheltered Area

If you haven't yet bought your tickets, it's important to look for seats in a sheltered area. Generally, tickets that are close to the field of play have nothing overhead — and this means that sitting in this area will result in you getting wet. At many sporting venues, the seats in the upper rows of some sections are sheltered by the overhang of the seating deck above. You'll still have a good view of the field from these seats and will be able to enjoy the game because you won't be directly exposed to the rain.

Ask For An Usher's Help

At most stadiums, you won't have to look far to find an usher. Ushers have a variety of responsibilities, and one of their main goals is to make the visit as pleasant as possible for fans. One thing that ushers can do on wet days is wipe your seat down for you. If you don't end up with seats in a covered area, they'll be wet when you arrive. The last thing that you want to do is sit on a wet seat, and wiping it with your sleeve isn't exactly an ideal strategy. During inclement weather, you can expect to see ushers with towels, and they'll dry off your seats before you sit if you ask.

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