Tailgate

Hosting a Tailgate
A tailgate is a party before a sports event, usually taking place in an outdoor venue, and featuring BBQs and cold beverages.
Contents
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1.1 | What You'll Need |
1.2 | Legal Considerations |
1.3 | Other Considerations |
1.4 | Turning a Profit |
1.1 What You'll Need
- EUS BBQ (see BBQs)
- charcoal
- BBQ fluid
- Rake for coals
- Oven mits
- Water jugs used for refilling
- Easy-pour water jug to dispense into cups
- Giant bin to store cold beverages
- Several bags of ice
- Tents - check Clubs hub, bring at least three
- Pegs for the tents
- Duct tape (always)
- Tables and chairs
- Napkins
- Condiments
- Hot dogs, hot dog buns, veggie/gluten free dogs
- A large pot to boil hot dogs
- Tongs
- Fire Extinguisher from MEDN
- Sleeves of cups
- Garbage bags
- Beer die tables and dice
- Activities such as corn hole, horseshoe, arts and crafts
- Party rocker Max
- Sunscreen
- Laptop to check ticket sales
- Tickets to be exchanged for food
1.2 Legal Considerations
- Under the picnic law, it is illegal to consume alcohol in a public space without the presence of food.
- If you are hosting a tailgate outside of a designated event, such as in association with the Montreal Alouettes, you may need to purchase a single-day food permit from MAPAQ for 36$.
- The selling of goods in a public domain is illegal but participants can always purchase additional tickets online online via Yapsody
- Sponsors are typically unwelcome if the event is in collaboration with the Alouettes.
1.3 Other Considerations
- If you're hosting in Parc Jeanne-Mance, remember that you will not have access to electricity, nor will you have direct access to running water. A few picnic tables will be provided.
- Try to reduce waste by encouraging participants to bring their own cups.
- Invite a photographer to your event
- Try to find a volunteer with access to a pickup truck with a trailer hitch, it is very useful for transporting the large heavy items
- Make sure someone in your crew has access to MEDN from the courtyard, or at least Clubs Hub.
1.4 Turning a Profit
Here is an example of drink deals, determined by the Frosh 2019 committee
- Basic Admission (tailgate + game): $15
- Frosh Lite (6 coupons): $15
- Frosh and the Furious Pack: (basic admission + 2 coupons): $19
- High Roller Pack (10 coupons): $20
- Retroactive JC Application (basic admission + 5 coupons): $25
- Power Hour Pack (basic admission + 8 coupons): $30
- 2 Frosh 2 Furious (2 basic admission + 5 coupons): $38.50
- The Distillery (25 coupons): $42
- Road 2.O-week (2 basic admissions + 12 coupons): $50
- Storm Molson Stadium (51 coupons): $85
- Beach Club VIP (69 coupons): $100