In the Fall, football season begins! Teens look forward to watching the games on television and attending (or playing) in high school events! It is not uncommon to see your son and a group of his friends in the front yard playing touch football. Even though thematic parties are not big with older boys, a football theme might just work for your teens next birthday.

When the guests arrive, have a jersey for everyone to wear. Buy nice iron on letters and numbers, and the guests can iron on their name and favorite number on the back. Whether they are on the high school football team or not, a personalized jersey will be a welcome addition to any teen’s wardrobe.

Now you can move to the outdoor activities. Showing off their skill with the football will be big with the boys, so set up a group of tires with varying size openings. Standing at a certain point, have the guests can attempt to throw the football through the various tires. Give out a grand prize (maybe a football?) to the person to get the football through the smallest tire first. A few small consolation prizes will ensure that no one goes away disappointed.

If you have a big enough outside area, things can quickly move into a full blown touch football game. Split the group into two equal teams and start the game! Check out a book from your local library for rules to the game so that you can serve as the referee! Also keep a first aid kit handy for any simple injuries that may occur.

Once you are done with the activities outside, it is time to cool off and have some refreshments. First on the menu can be Gatorade or another sports drink to hydrate everyone. Then you can move to a menu of things you would find at a football game: Soft pretzels, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos and ice cream sandwiches! For dessert, you can have an extra large cake shaped just like a football!

Once refreshments have been consumed, the guests can split into teams again for an exciting game of National Football League Monopoly or Pro Football’s Extreme Gameday Trivia! This game can be found through online retailers and can be your present to you teen for his birthday!

Paper products for a football themed party are easy to find at local retail stores and through online providers. You can get plates, napkins, cups, decorations, invitations and thank you notes with the designs of your favorite football teams. (If you order items online, be sure to leave enough time for delivery.)

Now that the party is winding down, you can have the guests gather around your television for some true entertainment. At your local video store or online, you can find several “Football Blooper” videos. Put one in for the teens to watch and listen to them laugh. If you cannot find those, you have several wonderful football movies you can choose from to show. “Remember the Titans”, “The Replacements”, “Necessary Roughness”, “Rudy” and “The Waterboy” are just a few popular titles. (If the teens are under 17, watch the rating!)