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Tips For Hosting A Fantasy Football Draft Party
This guide has helpful tips, ideas and supplies you'll need to plan and host an awesome fantasy football draft party.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your draft party now!
What's A Fantasy Football Draft?
...and why does it need a party?
This might be the only time the whole league gets together in person so it's a good excuse for a party with lots of food, drink, trash talk and fun.
Draft Party Tips
Advice to help you plan a successful draft party.
Get a neutral party to be the official timekeeper and record picks. It takes the workload off of the commissioner and helps keep everything fair.
Serve good food and beer. You can provide it or tell everyone to bring their own. I've also seen commissioners include the cost of food for the party as part of the league's entry fee.
Play football related videos. Have a football bloopers or greatest plays DVD on the TV with the volume muted. Or you could schedule the draft during an NFL pre-season game and play that...but the game might get distracting for some.
Schedule breaks during the draft. The draft will probably take 2-4 hours so plan one or more bathroom breaks. Let everyone know there will be a 10 minute break after round 7 for example.
Fantasy Football Draft Board Kit
A good draft board gives your draft an official feel. It also makes it easy for everyone to know what players have already been picked.
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Football Themed Party Supplies
6' Football Party Sign
Rectangular Football Platter
Football Cups
Football Napkins
Where To Host Your Draft Party?
Party Location Ideas
Home - The easiest choice is to have the party at your house or another league member's house.
Favorite Bar or Restaurant - Most bars and restaurants allow you to reserve space for a private party. Some places even offer fantasy draft party packages and discounts. I found good offers at Dave & Busters, Buffalo Wild Wings and Hooters.
Draft Getaway - Make your fantasy draft part of a road trip or friends night out. This could be anything from a camping trip to a weekend in Vegas.
Draft Gear: Timer
Polder Traffic Light Kitchen Timer, White
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Component Design TM15 Extra Large Big Digit Timer
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Party Gear: Football Videos
NFL Greatest Follies, Vol. 3
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
NFL: Moment of Impact
Amazon Price: $18.49 (as of 12/22/2009)
NFL Greatest Super Bowl Moments I-XL
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 12/22/2009)
What's Your Favorite Draft Location?
Fantasy Football Draft Labels
If you already have a draft board from past seasons, you'll need an updated set of labels with the 2009 rookies.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byMore Fun Draft Party Ideas
Display the league trophy. If your league has a championship trophy the draft party is a good time to show it off. Invite the defending champion to say a few words.
Make predictions. Before the draft starts, ask each coach to make a prediction about the season. Write them down and save for the end of the season.
Football Themed Drink Coolers
They're also great for tailgate parties at a real football game.
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