Yes is the short answer, but the long answer factors in my experience. Hi, I’m William, and at the time of writing, I went to an inter-school sports day between 5 schools, and I didn’t compete in a SINGLE sport.
Yeah, I know, so you’re probably asking, ‘Then why did you even go, there was nothing to do?’ Well, I sat in the stands and was chanting loudly, and was it the most pleasant thing in the world? No. Did I enjoy it? Not really. Do I regret going? No.
Here’s the thing, 7 kids out of my 18-kid class skipped sports day. THAT’S 7 KIDS. Now, I don’t think it was right, AT ALL. Imagine you were one of the cheerleaders or athletes, and nobody showed up. Now, listen, on Monday we have a market day, and I am DEAD-SET on not supporting ANY of the kids who skipped sports day.
In conclusion, you have to have a sick note to skip sports day. Thank you, now go touch some grass.