Drafted Blog

May 15, 2012

Drafted in T.O.

The words “crazy busy” would be an understatement to describe this weekend’s auditions in Toronto. A lot of Gillette Drafted hopefuls showed up to show us their stuff. We had some interesting talent come out to talk about a lot of issues in sports. Thanks to everyone that came out! Next weekend we’ll be in Calgary at the Market Mall. If you can’t make it, you can still send us an online audition by clicking HERE.

Check out all of the Toronto auditions via the YouTube Playlist below:

May 07, 2012

The Do’s and Don’ts of Sports Broadcasting

As we close the door on the Gillette DRAFTED Halifax auditions, we’d like to introduce a new feature on the blog: “The Do’s and Don’ts of Sports Broadcasting”. Here, we shall highlight the good and bad in sports coverage.

The first example of what NOT to do dates back to 1994 when former NFL quarterback Jim Everett visited sports talk show Talk2, hosted by Jim Rome. Everett was known to shy away from getting tackled, often falling to the ground before a sack occurred. Rome repeatedly referred to Jim as “Chris” (a reference to female tennis player Chris Evert). Jim wasn’t having any of it, and here is what happened:

Sports broadcasting lesson: Never disrespect a guest of the show. And if a 6-foot-5 athlete tells you to stop doing something, stop doing it. If you feel you could’ve handled this situation better than Jim Rome, be sure to audition for this season of Gillette Drafted. Here are some upcoming locations we’ll be auditioning from:

  • TORONTO (@ Eaton Centre) –May 12th & 13th
  • CALGARY (@ Market Mall) – May 19th & 20th
  • VANCOUVER (@ Metropolis) –May 26th & 27th

May 06, 2012

Halifax is in the books

Halifax, it’s been a blast. Thanks to all that came to audition, we got a great turnout. Next stop, Toronto! If you want to check out all of the Halifax auditions, click here. It’s not too late too apply either. Click here to submit your application online.

May 05, 2012

Not a one-trick Prentice

As we were winding down auditions in Halifax today, Guthrie Douglas Prentice auditioned for us, but first showed off some of his magic tricks. We had a great turnout today, we hope to see many more tomorrow! To see all of the auditions from today, click here.

May 05, 2012

Halifax auditions going down!

We are currently in Halifax holding auditions for this season of Gillette DRAFTED. We’ve got a great turnout so far, but if you’re in the area, we’re at the Halifax Shopping Centre today and tomorrow. Stop by and show us your skills!

May 02, 2012

Gillette DRAFTED is BACK!

Great news everyone! We are back for the 4th season of Gillette Drafted. This season will be different; there’ll be a lot more social media integration. Contestants on the show will tweet, post, and discuss their experiences in real-time on a number of social platforms.

But what’s the biggest change this season?  YOU get to play a part in choosing the winner!

If you think you have what it takes to become Canada’s Next Sportscaster with theScore, as well as earning a spokesperson contract with Gillette, come out to the auditions and show us your skills. We’ll be at the following locations:

  • HALIFAX (@ Halifax Shopping Centre) – May 5th & 6th
  • TORONTO (@ Eaton Centre) –May 12th & 13th
  • CALGARY (@ Market Mall) – May 19th & 20th
  • VANCOUVER (@ Metropolis) –May 26th & 27th

(You can also refer to the Google Map below for dates and locations)


View Gillette Drafted – Audition Locations in a larger map

Be sure to follow us on Twitter, and become a fan on Facebook. We’ve got a lot of cool and interactive things in store this season, so stay tuned.