½ Day and 1 Day Workshops

Dynamic experiential workshops - no nonsense delivery
Aimed at everyone directly responsible for participant safety and risk management Guaranteed to:

  • raise awareness levels (on negligence liability)
  • teach risk management planning skills
  • deliver the tools and resources to effectively plan

Workshop Objectives

  • Develop knowledge - of what constitutes negligence in the sport and recreation setting.
  • Develop skills - in Risk Management planning

Who Should Attend?

  • professionals directly responsible for participant safety in colleges/ universities/ parks & recreation/ schools/ private clubs
  • facility managers
  • activity instructors
  • outdoor recreation specialists
  • aquatics personnel
  • teachers/ principals/ school board members
  • senior administration in sport & recreation organizations

Format

  • fast paced, no-nonsense delivery
  • small group interactive work sessions
  • accompanying workbook maximizes instructor interaction
  • problem-solving sessions utilize and capitalize on groups collective experience
  • ‘You’re The Jury’ - a unique simulated courtroom learning experience
  • planning sessions directly address each participant’s unique situation

Topic Areas

Fundamentals of Negligence Liability - simply explained

  • Establishing Negligence - how is this done in the courts?
  • Liability for Negligence - who will be held liable for any negligence?
  • Defenses against Negligence - how can defendant escape liability?

Risk Management Planning - using a proven, easy-to-follow process

  • Identifies the 5 Key Risk Areas for sport and recreation
  • The Risk Management Planning Process - based on identified high risk areas
  • Risk Management Implementation - how do you get going? - getting over that overwhelmed feeling
  • Risk Management Resources - to help your planning efforts

Delivery Options

  • delivered on-site to all levels of facility and program staff within a single organization
  • special Professional Development workshop for teachers, coaches, sport and recreation administrators.
  • pre or post conference 1 Day workshop
  • Sport/ Recreation Associations - special 1 Day workshop