"Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation" is an easy to read guide to safety and lawsuit prevention. Complete with in-bound CD-ROM containing tips and strategies for lawsuit prevention, environment and safety checklists, documentation strategies and sample forms. The fear of litigation arising out of injuries that can occur anywhere - in recreation facilities, on and off the field and in outdoor environments - can add salt to the proverbial wound of an avoidable accident. Managing risk is key to presenting successful and safe sports, fitness and outdoor activities and events. This comprehensive reference is for sport, recreation and teaching staff and professionals in schools, parks, recreation, leisure and non-profit organisations to help meet their organisation's risk management expectations. Coaches, administrators, instructors, officials, facility managers and staff will be safe in the knowledge that their clients are being well looked after and that they themselves are protected in the event of any mishap.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Sports and Recreation Risk Management; Chapter 2. Basic Legal Principles; Chapter 3. General Safety Issues; Chapter 4. Emergency organisational and event planning; Chapter 5. Spectators and Participants; Chapter 6. Staff Responsibilities; Chapter 7. Transportation; Chapter 8. Basketball; Chapter 9. Baseball and Softball; Chapter 10. Football; Chapter 11. Hockey; Chapter 12. Soccer; Chapter 13. Volleyball; Chapter 14. Golf; Chapter 15. Tennis and Other Racquet Sports; Chapter 16. Swimming and Diving; Chapter 17. Track and Field; Chapter 18. Boxing, Martial Arts and Wrestling; Chapter 19. Gymnastics and related activities; Chapter 20. Fitness and Instructional classes; Chapter 21. Weight Training; Chapter 22. Triathlon; Chapter 23. Outdoor Water Sports; Chapter 24. Outdoor Land Sports; Chapter 25. Extreme Sports.

About the Author

Katharine M. Nohr's professional background combines legal, insurance, sports and risk management. She has over 20 years experience practicing law and handling negligence cases for insurance companies including; sports, premises liability, motor vehicle and coverage matters. Nohr was also appointed to serve a 3 year term as a per diem District Court Judge and has also served as an Appellate Mediator as well as an Arbitrator for Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration Program. She is also the founder and owner of Nohr Sports Risk Management, LLC, a business providing sports risk management education and consulting. For 6 years Nohr served on the board of directors of the Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals before becomming its President in 2006.