International Journal of Sport Management

Content Analysis of Tailgating Alcohol Policies at Division I Football Games

John Miller, Andrew Olinger, Sara Vogt, Christopher Scroggins, Andy Gillentine

Abstract: The association of alcohol and tailgating has become nearly inseparable, particularly at Division I intercollegiate football games. The purpose of the study was to determine if tailgating alcohol policies have changed at Division I athletic departments since previous research (Miller & Gillentine, 2006). This study analyzed the alcohol tailgating policies for each intercollegiate athletic department from the Power 5 Conferences. The results revealed fewer policies existed regarding penalties for intoxication, type or amount of alcohol allowed, or monitor the tailgating areas than reported in 2006. Additionally, the majority of athletic departments did not have any policies concerning alcohol consumption. While the likelihood of significant harm is infrequent, altercations, driving accidents, and cases of sexual abuse have been reported because of drinking alcohol at tailgate parties. In this era of increased litigation, an athletic department must recognize their responsibilities to manage the risks associated with alcohol consumption at tailgating activities.

Keywords: alcohol, tailgating, intercollegiate sports, risk management

Citation: Miller, J., Olinger, A., Vogt, S., Scroggins, C., & Gillentine, A. (2019). Content analysis of tailgating alcohol policies at Division I football games. International Journal of Sport Management, 20(2), 109-124.

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