TAILGATING

AT APOGEE
STADIUM
FOR DUMMIES

Brittany Dassonville
Drew Nichols
John Harris

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................iii
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... v
Tailgating Budget & Supply List........................................................................................................... v
Plan the Party.................................................................................................................................................. 3
Create a list ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Buy your supplies ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Map a spot .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Invite your friends..................................................................................................................................... 4
Set up ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Putting Tent Together............................................................................................................................. 7
Grill Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Food table ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Grilling ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Hot dogs .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Hamburgers .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Cheese Dip ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Games.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Beer Pong .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Ladder Ball................................................................................................................................................. 15
Corn Hole .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Tossing the football ............................................................................................................................... 17
Break Down ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Trash ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Leftover food ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Table Breakdown .................................................................................................................................... 21
Grill ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Index ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Introduction

Introduction
Do you need help throwing the perfect tailgating party for this weekends home
game? Tailgating for Dummies is here for you! This book will layout every step
of the process and take the guesswork out of throwing a perfect party. Party
instructions include:

Planning the party

Setting up for the party
Cooking for the party
Playing games
Cleaning up the party

Many of you have most of your supplies already, however, below is a list of
everything you will need. The suggested supply list is based on a tailgating party
of 20 people.

Tailgating Budget & Supply List

5 bags of chips $19.90

Two 24-pack of Soda $25.98
Two 24-pack of beer $35.98
15 patties & buns $24.98
15 hot dogs & buns $13.88
Condiments $10.98
1 pack of cheese $3.32
Paper plates $2.57
Paper towels $2.97
Table $36.88
Canopy tent $47.97

TOTAL: $454.64
PER PERSON: $22.72

Prices quoted from www.Walmart.com

1 large cooler $18.97

5 bags of ice $12.97
Trash bags $3.44
Charcoal grill $44.00
2 bags of charcoal $7.02
Grilling spatula $5.98
Hamburger seasoning $6.28
Beer pong kit $73.50
Football $5.68
Corn hole $21.92
Ladder toss $29.43

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STEP 1:
PLAN THE
PARTY

Plan the Party

Create a list.
The supply list in the introduction of this book would be a great place to start. However,
you probably already own a lot of these supplies so make sure you tailor your list to
your specific needs. Do not forgot all of the smaller items like paper towels or trash bags
that you will need.

Buy your supplies.

Try to make this a one-stop shopping trip. Wal-Mart should have everything on your list
and at the lowest price. Do not worry about spending too much money. You can always
ask people attending your party to pay up.

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Map a spot.
Most stadiums have fairly strict rules about tailgating. Usually there are specific areas
that have been designated for tailgating parties.
To find more info:
1.) Go to www.unt.edu
2.) Go to the athletics tab
3.) Click Maps & Parking
4.) Click on link at bottom labeled The hill tailgating area
Be sure to tell your friends where you plan to tailgate! Remember to leave the tailgating
area just as clean as you found it.

Invite your friends.

After all of the prep work to get this tailgating party planned out, you can finally start to
invite your friends and family. An effective method to get the word out is through social
media. Create a Facebook group or simply send out a mass text!

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STEP 2:
SET UP THE
PARTY

Set up

Set up

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Figure 1

Putting Tent Together

1. Remove Tent From bag
2. Stand tent up on legs in center of
area to be covered
3. Opening the tent only have way,
have a partner standing at the
opposite corner of tent, slowly
open tent by grasping the legs,
lifting tent off ground, and pull
legs away from each other
(shown in figure 1)
4. Unfold and place tent canopy
into proper place on top of the
frame
5. Grasp the opposite legs and step
backward extending the frame to
the full open position (shown in
figure 2)
6. Push up using one hand on the
sliding joint with the other hand
on the leg until the snap o ring
engages into hole. Repeat this at
all four corners(shown in Figure 3
* Be careful not to pinch fingers
7. Pull down at each corner on the
hem of the canopy and secure
with Velcro so that the top is
tight and there is no
sagging(shown in Figure 4)
8. Position two people at adjacent
ends of tent. Each person place
one of their feet on bottom foot
of tent leg. Using your hands lift
the upper portion of the tent
frame as the lower legs slide out
until each snap button locks into
first (top) hole. Repeat on
opposite side of tent

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Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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Grill Setup
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

6.

7.
8.

Figure 1

Place Grill on a flat surface

Clean out any ash or dirt
Remove the grate from the grill
Open the vents that are located
on the bottom of the grill (shown
in Figure 1)
Place charcoal in the bottom of
the grill in a pyramid shape
(shown in figure 2)
Pour approximately 2oz. of
lighting fluid to charcoal *only
add till the charcoal becomes
slightly shiny
Using a long lighter or matches
light the charcoal
Wait approximately 10-15
minutes before cooking, so that
the grill can preheat

Figure 2

Food table
1. Lay table on its side
2. Pull out legs so they are fully
extended
3. Push the lock on so legs wont
close
4. Stand table up in the location you
want
5. Place plates and silverware at the
left side of the table
6. Place buns for the burgers and
hotdogs next to the plates
7. Place cooked burgers and
hotdogs next to the buns
8. Put all dips next
9. Place chips and any other foods
to the right of the dip
10. Place any condiments that you
have last on the far right

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Dip

Plates

Buns
Burgers
and
hotdogs

Chips
Condiments

STEP 3:
GRILLING

Grilling

Grilling
Hot dogs
1. Place hot dogs on the grill
spacing evenly apart
2. Rotating the hotdogs often
3. Remove from grill when it is
starting the blister
4. Place on serving plate

Hamburgers
1. Place already seasoned patties on
the grill
2. Let patty cook on one side for
approximately 5-6 minutes
3. Flip patty after about 5 minutes
when one side is cooked * try to
not flip more than one so that
the burger does not dry out
4. Cook the second side for about
5-6 minutes also
5. Add Cheese to some of the
patties to melt the cheese
6. Cut a small slice into one patty to
guarantee the center is not blood
pink
7. Remove from grill
8. Place onto serving plate

Cheese Dip
1. Open the rotel tomatoes and the
can of green chilies
2. Pour into a crock pot
3. Cut the velvetta cheese into
inch cubes
4. Place cubes into the same crock
pot
5. Turn on medium heat so that the
cheese can melt

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6. Stir the crockpot occasionally
7. Let cheese continue to melt it
should take a total of about 5-10
minutes
8. Serve in crockpot while still warm
with chips or vegetables

STEP 4:
GAMES

Games

Games
Beer Pong
2-4 players.
Youll want to set up the table first.
Next get out your cups (10 for each
person).
Youll want to set them up into a
triangle.
Per your beverage, youll pour in a little
in each cup.
You will then take a ping pong ball and
begin by throwing it in to your
opponents cup.
Try to be the first person to clear the
other persons cups.

Ladder Ball
2-4 players
Youll take all the supplies out of the
bag.
Set up the fixtures to where each has
three levels and is held together by a
base.
Once both fixtures are assembled, split
the balls in half.
This game is played by throwing your
balls underhand to the other fixture.

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You can score by having your ball wrap

around either the top, middle, or bottom
pole.
The top pole is worth 3 points, middle is
worth 2 points, and the bottom is worth
1 point.
It takes 21 points to win.
You cant go over 21 though, you must
score 21 flat.

Corn Hole
2-4 players
You will set up the boards about 27 feet
apart.
You then will split up the bags per
person/team.
Scoring is simple. After all bags have
been thrown, a bag remaining on the
board is worth 1 point. A bag that went
in the hole is worth 3 points. Add up
how many points you earned and
compare them to your opponents. Equal
points cancel each other out so that only
one team can score per round. For
example, if you scored 5 points and your
opponent scored 3, you will add 2
points to your overall score and your
team will throw first in the next round. If
you scored 6 points and your opponent
scored 6 as well, there will be no points
awarded and whoever threw first in the
last round will throw first again.

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Games
A game is won when a team reaches 21
points with a lead of 2 or more points.
The first team to win 2 games wins the
match.
Of course, you can play with your own
rules. For example, some play with the
rule that you must reach 21 exactly. If
you go over in points, your score is
automatically reduced to 11 and play
continues. Another variation is to count
every point (no negation of equal
points) and see who has the most points
at the end of 13 rounds.

Tossing the football

2 players and up

1. The Grip. There isnt a standard

grip, so find the one thats
comfortable for you. Super Bowl
Champions Peyton and Eli
Manning prefer a grip with two
fingers the ring and pinky
across the second and fifth laces.
Make sure there is a bit of space
between the ball and your hand.
2. Hold the ball with both hands at
chest level, feet shoulder-width
apart. Body is perpendicular to
your target.

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3. Step towards your target with

you lead leg. Bring your throwing
arm straight back. Elbow should
be above shoulder. Rotate hand
slightly so the point of the ball
points towards your head.
4. Quickly rotate forward around
your waist and throw the ball
overhanded.
5. The Release. At the point of
release, throwing hand and arm
should be fully extended toward
the target. To achieve the perfect
spiral, focus on the fingers. Let
your fingertips linger on the ball
as long as possible so the ball just
rolls out of your hand. Your hand
should pronate down and your
index finger is the last part of
your body that should touch the
ball.
6. When the ball has left your hand,
your thumb should be facing
down and your palm facing out.
Back leg should come forward as
you finish the throw.
7. Throw your fists up in the air and
celebrate your perfect spiral.

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STEP 5:
BREAK DOWN

Break Down

Break Down
Trash
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Open up trash bags

Pick up all trash and left over eaten food
Locate a big dumpster nearby
Throw trash in located dumpster
If you cant locate a dumpster put trash in back of trunk
Take the trash home with you, if it is in trunk

Leftover food
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Open zip lock bags

Place any leftover hot dogs in one bag
Place any leftover hamburgers in another bag
Put bagged hotdogs and hamburgers in cooler so they dont spoil
Put lid on cheese and place in a level surface in automobile
Roll up chips
Place chip clip on chip bags
Place in floor or trunk of automobile
Place condiments in zip lock bag so that you insure they will not leak in your
automobile
10. Place any other food left in automobile

Table Breakdown
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Clear table if anything is left over on it

Lay table on its side
Slide the lock ring down
Collapse legs inward
Lock legs down so they dont open during transportation
Place table in truck or table

Grill
1. Put the grill back in your vehicle and make sure it is secured.
2. Gather up the games and put them back in their bags (if they came with them)
3. Break down the tent in the opposite direction as previously shown.

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Index
Beer Pong, 15

Invite your friends, 4

Break Down, 21

Ladder Ball, 15

Buy your supplies, 3

Leftover food, 21

Cheese Dip, 11

Map a spot, 4

Corn Hole, 16

Plan the Party, 3

Create a list, 3

players, 15, 16, 17

Food table, 8

Putting Tent Together, 7

Games, 15

Set up, 7

Grill, 21

supply list, 3

Grill Setup, 8

Table Breakdown, 21

Grilling, 11

Table of Contents, iii

Hamburgers, 11

Tailgating Budget & Supply List, 5

Hot dogs, 11

Tossing the football, 17

Introduction, 5

Trash, 21