SPORTS TOURNAMENT GAMES & SPORTS

DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE:

A Sports Tournament provides a friendly, competitive environment that allows current association members to engage with other members, exercise, and have fun. The number of attendees should vary depending on the type of sport the tournament is based on. For example, a golf tournament will only need 3+ people to attend while a basketball tournament will need at least 2 teams of at least 5 players.

DIFFICULTY (1-5): 4 TIMELINE: 3-5 MONTHS

CONSIDERATIONS:

Venue/Date

AGENDA:

• 30 MINUTES FOR ARRIVALS AND CHECK-IN

• 1-2 HOURS FOR GAMES

• 1-2 HOURS FOR SOCIALIZING/AWARDS

• Choose a venue and date that is appropriate for the sport played.

Attendance

• Remember that you may need volunteers to act as referees and scorekeepers. If the event is a tournament, be sure that you have enough players to accommodate several teams. Additionally, you will need to determine the bracket.

Food & Beverage

• Since this is an athletic event, remember to provide plenty of water.

Fundraiser

• This event can easily become a fundraising event if you include tickets for members to participate in the tournament.

• Tickets can also be sold to spectators.

Miscellaneous

• Pack a first-aid kit to address any onsite injuries.

• Remember to have prizes for the winning team(s).