Activities such as corn hole, horseshoe, arts and crafts
Party rocker Max
Sunscreen
Laptop to check ticket sales
Tickets to be exchanged for food
Junior Council at the JCxFrosh Tailgate
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 you may need to purchase a single-day food permit from MAPAQ for 36$. If you host in association with the Montreal Alouettes, the food permit is included.
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
Having Fun in a Safe Environment 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 Balancing your Costs
Verifying online ticket purchases
The cost of running a tailgate is relatively inexpensive. Your greatest cost will be the food and beer.
Costco price breakdown (tax not incl)
A pack of 12 hot dog buns = $4.89
100 hot dogs =~ $30
Condiments =~$3-$4 per bottle
In order to increase the turnout, table at Blues Pub and in the EUS mall prior to the event. Advertise through Facebook, flyers, TeN screens, the pipeline and by word of mouth.
Here is an example of drink deals, as advertised by the Frosh 2019 committee on their event page
Basic Admission (tailgate + game): $15
Frosh Lite (6 coupons): $15
Frosh and the Furious Pack: (basic admission + 2 coupons): $19
