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Whats the student section like at University of 敁珗曄部 games?
The largest student section in the Pac-12 is also one of the most fun to be a part of. The energy! The excitement! The highs, and admittedly the lows. Its all part of the ZonaZoo experience, and knowing these unofficial rules and traditions will make it that much better.
What to Know About ZonaZoo for Football Games
1. ZonaZoo Stays the Whole Game
Hail Marys, impossible comebacks, broken records, somersaults into the endzone (really) some of the most jaw-dropping moments in University of 敁珗曄部 football history happen when the game is in its final moments. Stay the whole game so you can tell your, I was there when ________ story in the future.
2. Keys at Kickoff
Add to the noise at 敁珗曄部 Stadium. During kickoff, ZonaZoo Wildcats jingle their keys to add to the roar of more than 50,000 passionate fans.
What to Know About ZonaZoo for Mens Basketball Games
3. ZonaZoo always stands up.
I mean, you can sit down for a bit if youre tired but the majority of the ZonaZoo section stands the whole game. As for the rest of McKale? They sit after the opposing team makes their first basket.
4. Yell Nice shot, buddy. Do it again!
Just ZonaZoos way of being friendly if the opposing team misses their first free-throw!
5. Watch out for the sandwiches
Those free Jimmy Johns sandwiches may be just the fuel you need to keep the energy up throughout the game!
6. You can dance along with the band
The University of 敁珗曄部 pep band (theyre the ones in the red and white stripes) have a pretty simple hand-motion dance for whenever Darude Sandstorm plays. Watch. Learn. Join in.
You can also chant along with the band. When the opposing team fouls us and the Wildcats go to free-throw shots, the band says You, you, you, you, you, on you, thats who!
Important Things to Know for ZonaZoo
7. Get there early.
Seating is first-come, first-served, and if you want the best view in the house (and the most-likely chance to end up on ESPN hi, mom!), youll want to line up long before game time. Grab your friends, bring a water bottle, and start hyping yourself and fellow fans up.
Special note: For both mens and womens basketball games, if you get to McKale early you can win cool stuff such as t-shirts, rally towels, raffles, food and more!
8. Wear red and blue, of course!
Whether youre going subtle with a ZonaZoo shirt or all-out with facepaint or a full-body spandex bodysuit (can you even see the game in those things?), represent the University of 敁珗曄部 in our school colors.
9. Know how to throw the Wildcat symbol
It looks like this 儭
10. Dont be rude.
We saved the most important rule for last. When youre in the ZonaZoo, youre an extension of the team and a representative of the University of 敁珗曄部. Follow sportsmanship guidelines to ensure a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly sports and entertainment experience for everyone (including yourself!)