TAILGATING 101

How to plan and execute a successful and safe JMU tailgate

Caitlin Grace Baker

OBJECTIVES Become informed of the risk management issues

involved in any tailgate and learn how to plan accordingly for the risk

Learn what preparation is needed to host a tailgate

Be able to host your own Tailgate with your friends and family to support your team!

OVERVIEW Why Tailgating? Risk Preparation Clean-up Summary

Why Tailgating?1. It is

HOMECOMING

2. WE BLEED PURPLE

3. ANDY says “Why Not?”

FYI: Wednesday they are handing out I BLEED PURPLE shirts on the Quad!

RISK MANAGEMENT

NON-ALCOHOLIC RISK

Main Goal: Making sure all guests attending your tailgate are comfortable and safe

ALCOHOLIC RISK

What is the Risk? The risk is guests binge drinking and becoming intoxicated, alcohol poisoning, and death

HOW CAN IT BE MANAGED?

These are serious risks that need to be addressed before the event!

1. Provide non-alcoholic refreshments along with the alcoholic drinks you will be serving

2. Make sure your guests eat before they come and have food available to them there.

3. Know the signs of alcohol poisoning

4. Know who to call!

ALCOHOL POISONING

SIGNS1. Throwing up

2. Slow pulse

3. Heavy/ Slow breathing

4. Loss of consciousness

5. Cold temperature

WHAT TO DO1. Call for Help!

1. JMU Emergency Police: 540-568-6911

2. 911

3. Safe Rides:

540-568-7433

PREPARATION

Find a place to have the tailgate Plot of land next to the

stadium Parking Space

Decide what to have and Buy the Supplies Paper Cups, Paper plates,

Napkins, Garbage Bags Buy the food and drinks Have a table for all the

fixins Come early and set up the

table

IT’S TAILGATE TIME!

Enjoy Watch the time so you make the game!

CLEAN UP

Have garbage bags ready!

Make sure all utensils and plates and trash are disposed of

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME

FOOTBALL?

REVIEW

Tailgating is FUN! Risk is present but can be managed! Preparation is key! Be respectful and Clean Up