SPORTS GAME & TAILGATE GAMES

& SPORTS

DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE:

Usually a tailgate and game are held in conjunction with each other but can be held separately as well. Games can be your alma mater or a local sporting event. The purpose of this event is to bring current association members together for an afternoon/evening of fellowship.

DIFFICULTY (1-5): 2-3 TIMELINE: 2-3 MONTHS

(THIS CAN BE LONGER DEPENDING ON THE SPORT)

AGENDA:

• 30 MINUTES TO SET-UP

• 1-8 HOURS FOR TAILGATE/GAMES

• 3-4 HOURS TO ATTEND GAME

CONSIDERATIONS:

Venues

• Parking lot outside or near the stadium for a tailgate; game would be in the stadium.

• Reserve a spot or purchase multiple parking passes to secure a large enough area for tailgate.

Food

• Food and beverages are available inside stadiums for purchase.

• Determine if food is going to be provided by the association or community potluck. If attendees are each bringing a dish, consider having a sign-up sheet, so there is a variety of food.

Supplies

• Grill(s), coolers, generator, tent, TV, tables, chairs, dishware, utensils, napkins, tablecloths, trashcans, etc.

Entertainment

• Lawn games such as corn hole.

• Music and Bluetooth speaker.

Miscellaneous

• You will need a host to be oversee everything and keep everything organized.

• If attending the game, the organizer will need to book a block of tickets and send the link or attendees to purchase tickets. If there is not a large crowd, attendees can buy tickets on their own or the organizer and purchase and distribute tickets.

Fundraising

• Create a 50/50 over under Game with the group.