A team party has moving parts a birthday does not. You are working around a season that ends on a moving date, a roster that changes, and families who all need the same evening free. This guide helps Dearborn coaches and team parents get the logistics settled before the last game is even played.
Book the room before you know your final record. Dates right after playoffs go first, so hold a weeknight early and confirm the roster later. Count siblings and parents, not just players, because team celebrations usually run half again the size of the roster. Ninety minutes covers an activity plus a trophy or medal ceremony without the younger siblings melting down. If you are collecting money from families, ask for a per-head price up front so you can split it cleanly, and send any allergy notes with your final count. The Friendship Factory of Dearborn handles the space, the supplies, the host and the cleanup, so the coach gets to hand out the awards instead of running the room.