Team Banquet Guidelines
The Club's current team banquet guidelines can be found here: Banquet Guidelines 2023
The Club's current team banquet instructions can be found here: Banquet Instruction
Here are some frequent questions and answers that the community has had for the Booster Club about team banquets:
Q: Who pays for team banquets?
A: Booster Club reimburses for coaches to attend the team banquet up to $35 per person. For anything else, the parents and athletes pay for the banquet.
Q: How much should a dinner plate cost outside the school?
A: The dinner cost should be comparable to local venues, approximately $25-$35. Please remember that no student athlete is allowed to be denied admission to a banquet.
Q: Is there an in-house catering option available?
A: We have arranged an in-house catering option through Reggerio’s, Glenville @ (518) 399-6855. Here are the packages they offer:
All packages will include chafing racks, set up, serving spoons and utensils for all guests. We can include cookies and brownies for an additional $2.25 a person. Delivery is $35.00 additional to package price
Package 1 - $15.00 pp: Roasted Italian style chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans/ roasted vegetable medley, toss salad, & rolls
Package 2 - $15.00 pp: Chicken parm, ziti, toss salad, rolls
Package 3 - $17.00 pp: Roasted chicken, sausage peppers, roasted potatoes, toss salad, rolls
Package 4 - $17.00 pp: Pulled pork, roasted chicken, mac and cheese, toss salad, rolls
Q: What does the Booster Club pay for outside of the school hosted events?
A: The Booster Club pays for coaches who are paid by the district and due to our tax-exempt status, teams do not pay New York State sales tax, thus lowering overall costs.
Q: Does Booster Club pay for any supplies for the banquet?
A: The team director can agree to pay for supplies for the banquet. However, the funds will come out of the team fundraising account.
Q: Who should be kept informed about team banquet issues?
A: Parents leading the banquet details should keep the team director AND the coach informed. No decisions should be made without approval of the team director AND the coach.
Q: How can I get the Booster Club’s tax exempt form?
A: The Team Director should have a copy.
Q: Do you have any venue suggestion?
A: Beyond in-house catering, such as old caf, previous team banquets have been held at:
Mohawk River Country Club
Mohawk Country Club
Canali’s Restaurant
Turf Tavern
City Squires
The Waters Edge Lighthouse Restaurant
Some venues offer a banquet package.
