Sports Safety and Risk Management by Casey Otho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw en-us 2022-09-27 16:10:49 UTC 2026-01-04 16:09:04 UTC hello@padlet.com cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2315933388 I will be speaking from the perspective of a high school administrator overseeing the athletic department.  It is important for all school administration and personnel to be aware of all areas of risk and possible negligence that could occur throughout the campus and district.  It is our jobs to have a proper risk management plan and make all employees aware it and be properly trained.

 "The Christopher High School RMP plan will have procedures and policies set in place to identify these risks, have layers of protection to control the risks, and management to monitor and control these risks from occurring to reduce the chance of liability." (Christopher ISD Employee Handbook, 2019).

Christopher ISD. (2019, May) Employee Handbook, chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://chs.gilroyunified.org/uploaded/personal/4527/2019-2020_Christopher_High_School_Athletics_Risk_Management_Plan.pdf]]> 2022-09-27 16:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2315933388 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317802574 My interview was with  current high school Athletic Director at Midland Greenwood, Rusty Purser.  We discussed the fact that sports safety, especially facility safety, is a vital part of what Administrators do and are responsible for.  When it comes to safety and risk management in sports we must always ensure that we provide a safe infrastructure for participants first and foremost.  He discussed that after this step, that proper training and continuing education for all coaches must be implemented. 

Best Practices:
* Be aware of any and all facilities and facility rules.
* Have a good understanding knowledge of your surroundings and any dangers that could possibly occur.
* Prepare staff and students on any and all procedures and rules.

We are responsible for all and must provide safety and shall not " deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." ( U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 2 ).

 U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 2]]> 2022-09-28 16:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317802574 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317827715 "The sports organization should create the formal position of risk management officer to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and taking corrective action on all issues related to the risk management program. " (Sadler & Company, Inc.. 2019).

Sadler & Company, Inc.. sports insurance. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2022, from https://www.sadlersports.com/implementing-risk-management-program-sports-organizations/ ]]> 2022-09-28 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317827715 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317843745 Chen, Y., Buggy, C. & Kelly, S. Winning at all costs: a review of risk-taking behaviour and sporting injury from an occupational safety and health perspective. Sports Med - Open 5, 15 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-019-0189-9

This article speaks about the facts of how athletes are willing to risk all in order to win. Athletics is a big business and is very popular amongst young people. But risking personal and occupational safety in order to be successful is a fine line that all athletes must cross or not. It is the responsibility of the supervisors or coaches to help athletes understand these consequences and make the appropriate decisions.]]> 2022-09-28 16:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317843745 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317852348 LPS hosts risk management training for sporting events. Nebraska Public Media. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2022, from https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/de/news/news-articles/lps-hosts-risk-management-training-for-sporting-events/ 

This article speaks more on the risk management aspect of this topic. It states that being prepared and having a plan in place and being pro-active is very vital when it comes to creating and maintaining a safe environment for sports.]]> 2022-09-28 16:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2317852348 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319622564 Federal Law: 14th Amendment

"No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws" (U.S. Const. Amend. XIV).

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-14/#:~:text=No%20State%20shall%20make%20or,equal%20protection%20of%20the%20laws.

 U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 2.]]> 2022-09-29 15:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319622564 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319651990 Federal Law: Torts Law

"A tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability. In the context of torts, "injury" describes the invasion of any legal right, whereas "harm" describes a loss or detriment in fact that an individual suffers." (28 U.S.C., Chapter 171).

This law is to provide relief for parties injured due to others negligence.

Legal Information Institute. (n.d.). Tort. Legal Information Institute. Retrieved September 29, 2022, from https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/tort 

]]> 2022-09-29 15:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319651990 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319678402 Barretto v. New York City Board of Ed. (229 A.D.2d 214,lv denied 90 N.Y.2d 805

In this case the student chose to engage in a non-related activity and was injured while not under the coach's supervision. Since the student knew the risks and was injured doing something that was not related to the sport, the courts dismissed the case.]]> 2022-09-29 15:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319678402 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319691266 Federal Law: Americans with Disabilities Act
 42 U.S.C. § 12101

This law protects the rights of and prohibits discrimination of all Americans with disabilities.]]> 2022-09-29 16:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2319691266 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320196328 https://chs.gilroyunified.org/uploaded/personal/4527/2019-2020_Christopher_High_School_Athletics_Risk_Management_Plan.pdf

I am speaking from the perspective of an Athletic Director.  I would like to for everyone to take into perspective that all of our risk management plans in sporting activities will consist of proper training and documentation.

Christopher ISD Handbook, 2019.]]> 2022-09-29 23:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320196328 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320198672  https://chs.gilroyunified.org/uploaded/personal/4527/2019-2020_Christopher_High_School_Athletics_Risk_Management_Plan.pdf

  "This Risk Management Plan (RMP) is developed for Christopher High School Interscholastic Athletic Programs. The purpose of this plan is to establish an approach to monitoring, evaluating, and managing risks that may occur during athletic activities. A risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a negative effect on the project’s objectives. The Christopher High School RMP plan will have procedures and policies set in place to identify these risks, have layers of protection to control the risks, and management to monitor and control these risks from occurring to reduce the chance of liability." (Christopher ISD Handbook, 2019).

These local policies ensure that all employees are aware and properly trained on any negligence alligations.]]> 2022-09-29 23:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320198672 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320202568
https://www.icce.ws/_assets/files/projects/Codes_of_Conduct_2012_study.pdf

"Competence: Coaches only use methods and techniques that they are confident in teaching, where they possess the qualifications for. The coach avoids using methods that are a risk to health and safety of the athletes. A coach seeks continuous personal improvement. The coach keeps up with the latest developments in coaching and teaching. The coach only uses training methods that will benefit the athletes."

Codes of conduct for coaches for homepage.tmp - ICCE. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2022, from https://www.icce.ws/_assets/files/projects/Codes_of_Conduct_2012_study.pdf ]]> 2022-09-29 23:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320202568 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320205486 Upon reviewing every court case and law that has been bestowed upon Athletic Directors and coaches, I feel that it is imperative that we continue to train and learn that we are responsible for the safety of children. It is our duty to ensure that the environment is suitable and adequate for success. ]]> 2022-09-30 00:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320205486 cotho https://padlet.com/cotho/x4qs84djkstxtbw/wish/2320209836 After researching and speaking with individual over the subject of risk management in sports, I have come to the conclusion that any and everything that we can do to create a positive and safe environment for the athletes is our first priority.  

  • The sport organization’s first responsibility is to provide a safe environment for participants. This means having policies and standards that promote safe programs in safe facilities, overseen by qualified personnel and trained volunteers.
  • The sport organization’s second responsibility is to make decisions fairly, especially decisions that affect members. This means having and following proper policies and procedures when making important decisions and handling disputes among members.
  • The sport organization’s third responsibility is to properly care for and protect its assets and resources, including money, equipment, facilities and intangible property such as data, corporate image and marketing rights 

Risk management for sport organizations and sport facilities. Sport Law. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2022, from https://sportlaw.ca/risk-management-for-sport-organizations-and-sport-facilities/ 

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