No need to make criticisms like that. If people like going to those functions, good on them. Why should they be told that they are a waste of time? The people going to them can make that decision. If it is not for you, don't go.
Sick of people criticising other posters and their personal preferences. It is fine to argue opinions on players and coaches and admin staff but to say that what people enjoy doing in their personal time is a waste of their time is just ridiculous and stupid.